Marcos accepts resignations, retains key figures in admin shake-up

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has accepted the courtesy resignations of several government officials while retaining key figures as part of his ongoing evaluation process.

Among those retained are GSIS President Jose Veloso, Landbank President Lynette Ortiz, DBP President Michael de Jesus, NIA Administrator Eduardo Guillen, PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles, and PhilHealth Acting President Edwin Mercado.

The resignations accepted include Presidential Adviser on Legislative Affairs Mark Leandro Mendoza, Presidential Adviser on Military and Police Affairs Roman Felix, and PNOC Renewables Corporation President John Jay Arenas.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro emphasized that these actions are part of an ongoing evaluation to ensure accountability in leadership roles.

Marcos stressed that the performance review could lead to firings or legal action based on findings, with a quarterly assessment planned for government officials' performance.

These moves come a month after Marcos called for a 'bold reset' of his administration, signaling dissatisfaction with the pace and quality of government service delivery halfway through his six-year term.