Marcos Jr. asks Cabinet to prove worth post-midterms

Malacañang announced on Thursday that Cabinet secretaries who submitted courtesy resignations must prove their worth to remain in the Marcos administration.

Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro assured the public that government services and ongoing projects will not be disrupted by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive for all Cabinet secretaries to submit their resignations, emphasizing continuity in leadership and operations.

Castro clarified that no specific official is being singled out in this process and that cabinet members remain in their posts unless the President formally accepts their resignations.

She added that this recalibration effort allows heads of agencies to demonstrate alignment with the President's goals and prove they deserve to remain in his administration, focusing on performance metrics and any corruption issues within their agencies.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. initiated this process following the midterm elections to realign government priorities and ensure faster execution with a results-first mindset.

While acknowledging the dedication of many officials, the Palace stressed that there is no room for the lazy or corrupt in President Marcos Jr.'s administration.

Some Cabinet secretaries have already complied with the President's directive.