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Lucas Bersamin

Lucas Bersamin was the former Executive Secretary of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who stepped down amid allegations of involvement in a P52 billion budget insertion for flood control projects. He denied the claims and clarified that he left after being asked to do so, refuting the Palace's assertion that his resignation was due to delicadeza.

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Recent developments on Lucas Bersamin

Thu, November 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM

Sen. Padilla probes PCO over alleged misinformation

Senator Robinhood Padilla filed Senate Resolution No. 188, initiating a Senate investigation into the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) for allegedly spreading unverified, potentially propagandizing, and misleading information.

Wed, November 26, 2025 at 11:52 AM

Malacañang dissolves OSAPIEA following Go's DOF appointment

Malacañang announced the dissolution of the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA) following its former chief Frederick Go's appointment as Acting Secretary of the Department of Finance.

Mon, November 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM

Marcos says no bad blood after Bersamin, Pangandaman resign

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. affirmed there is "no bad blood" following the exit of former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and former Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman from the Cabinet.

Thu, November 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM

Makabayan bloc: Probe needed before clearing Marcos Jr. on P100B budget insertion

Lawmakers from the Makabayan bloc believe it is premature to clear President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of any involvement in the P100 billion budget insertion for 2025 without a thorough investigation.

Thu, November 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM

PBBM jokes about Cabinet shakeup including FL Liza

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. jestingly suggested a Cabinet shakeup during the 2025 Bagong Bayani Awards, humorously including his wife, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, in the potential reshuffle.

Wed, November 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM

Bersamin clarifies exit, denies Palace claim of delicadeza resignation

Former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin clarified that he stepped down after being informed he had to leave, contradicting an earlier Palace announcement that he resigned.

Wed, November 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Edu Sec Sonny Angara denies kickback allegations

Education Secretary Sonny Angara has denied calls for his resignation, labeling allegations of kickbacks from flood control projects as mere hearsay unsupported by evidence.

Tue, November 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM

Ex-Exec Sec Bersamin denies P52B budget insertion involvement

Former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin denies involvement in the alleged P52 billion insertion into the 2025 national budget, refuting claims made by Senator Panfilo Lacson.

Tue, November 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM

Palace confident 2026 budget to pass on time despite Cabinet changes

Malacañang is confident that the 2026 national budget will be passed on time despite recent changes in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s Cabinet.

Tue, November 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM

Marcos Jr. dismisses resignation calls as politically motivated

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will not resign, asserting his commitment to addressing the nation's issues.