In a move aimed at reassessing his administration’s direction and performance, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has requested all Cabinet secretaries to submit their courtesy resignations. The president’s call comes in the wake of the recent midterm elections, as part of a broader initiative to realign government priorities and ensure that top officials remain aligned with his leadership goals.
Several Cabinet members have already submitted their resignations, while others have publicly stated their intention to comply with the president’s directive. This sweeping evaluation process is expected to help identify which officials will remain and who may be replaced to enhance governance moving forward.
Officials who have submitted courtesy resignations:
- Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin
- Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.
- Education Secretary Sonny Angara
- Finance Secretary Ralph Recto
- Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian
- Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III
- Housing Secretary Jose Acuzar
- Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco
- Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro
- Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla
- National Security Adviser Eduardo Año
- Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon
- Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla
- Presidential Communications Secretary Jay Ruiz
Officials who have vowed to resign:
- Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman
- Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma
- NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan
- Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac
- Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla
- Environment Secretary Toni Yulo-Loyzaga
- ICT Secretary Henry Aguda
- Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra
The courtesy resignation initiative is not uncommon in Philippine politics and often serves as a tool for leadership to conduct a “reset” or performance audit. While no final decisions have been announced regarding replacements, the President’s move suggests a desire to streamline his team for better service delivery and to address emerging challenges more effectively.
As the administration evaluates each official, the public awaits announcements on whether resignations will be accepted and what changes may lie ahead for the second half of Marcos Jr.’s term.