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Lucas Bersamin

Lucas Bersamin, former Executive Secretary of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., denied involvement in alleged budget insertions and clarified that he stepped down after being informed he had to leave, refuting claims that he resigned out of delicadeza. His exit came amid investigations into corruption linked to flood control projects, though he maintained his office had no role in the budget process.

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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.