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More execs under OP submit courtesy resignation
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. directed all Cabinet secretaries to submit courtesy resignations as part of an administration recalibration.
As of Thursday, May 22, 2025, at least 44 officials have either tendered their resignations or expressed intent to do so, with over 33 having already filed.
These officials include department secretaries, cabinet-level officials, agency heads, presidential advisers, and leaders under the Office of the President.
Notable among those who have filed are Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon, Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation Larry Gadon, Presidential Management Staff Secretary Elaine Masukat, and Presidential Legislative Liaison Office head Mark Llandro Mendoza.
The directive underscores the President's commitment to fast-track projects for Filipinos and realign administration priorities.
The president has the discretion to accept or decline these resignations.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. asked for courtesy resignations from his Cabinet secretaries following the midterm polls.
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DICT Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda, DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon, and MMDA Chair Romando Artes have submitted courtesy resignations. This is in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to recalibrate his administration following the recent midterm elections. Aguda stated that this move aligns with the President's commitment to expedite projects beneficial to Filipinos. Dizon added that the resignations are to ensure faster and more focused action to address the people's most pressing needs. All three officials affirmed they serve at the President's pleasure and will continue working to fulfill their respective mandates.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rejected the courtesy resignation of Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin.
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Malacañang clarified that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s order for courtesy resignations from cabinet secretaries is a measure to eliminate lazy and corrupt officials.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has rejected the courtesy resignations of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, and Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr.
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