DOE chief, trade sec, others submit courtesy resignations after midterm elections

Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Raphael Lotilla, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque, and Anti-Red Tape Authority Director General Ernesto Perez have submitted their courtesy resignations in response to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive.

In separate statements on Thursday, each official expressed support for the President's decision to realign government operations with public expectations following the midterm elections.

Lotilla emphasized that his resignation would allow the President to reorganize his Cabinet and noted that the DOE remains committed to achieving cheaper, reliable, and sustainable electricity in line with the President's goals.

Roque thanked the President for allowing her to serve the country and expressed full trust in his leadership for the nation.

The move reflects the administration's efforts to recalibrate its approach for the remainder of Marcos Jr.'s term.