Palace denies impending Cabinet revamp

Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro clarified that there are no impending Cabinet revamps in the Marcos administration, refuting a report that suggested as many as nine agencies could be affected.

Castro stated that the administration has not received any information regarding a potential reshuffling of Cabinet members, adding that rumors may be circulating.

This statement comes amidst reports that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was considering a shake-up in departments such as Health, Education, Foreign Affairs, Tourism, Transportation, Information and Communications Technology, Public Works and Highways, Economy, Planning and Development, and the Bureau of Customs.

The report noted that Health Secretary Ted Herbosa appears to be particularly vulnerable, with Marcos reportedly seeking a replacement amid controversies and complaints of incompetence.

Officials serve at the discretion of the President, and any decisions regarding performance would be based on the President's assessment.

The last Cabinet shakeup was in November when Marcos accepted the resignations of then Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman.