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Bongbong Marcos will not resign, says Malacañang
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will not resign, asserting his commitment to addressing the nation's issues.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro dismissed calls for Marcos' resignation as politically motivated and aimed at allowing Vice President Sara Duterte to assume the presidency.
Castro stated that the President is actively working for the country and will face challenges head-on, disregarding critics.
These calls were intensified by allegations from resigned lawmaker Zaldy Co, claiming Marcos ordered an insertion into the 2025 budget.
The Marcos administration is under scrutiny due to corruption allegations, leading to the resignations of former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and former Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, who were implicated in the claims.
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Vice President Sara Duterte criticized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his administration's handling of the flood control corruption scandal, stating the investigation lacks direction and resolve, creating a profound crisis of confidence.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. accepted the resignations of Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman.
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Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin denied rumors of his removal, urging the public to wait for an official announcement.
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