Marcos orders Cabinet ‘courtesy resignations’ in ‘bold reset’ after 2025 midterms

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The Palace calls it a 'decisive move to recalibrate' the Marcos administration in wake of the 2025 midterm elections

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called for the “courtesy resignation of all Cabinet secretaries,” Malacañang announced in a release early Thursday, May 22.

“This is not business as usual… The people have spoken, and they expect results — not politics, not excuses. We hear them, and we will act,” said Marcos, as quoted by the Palace in its release to media.

The decision comes after not even half of Marcos’ anointed Senate bets won seats in the 2025 midterm elections. It was a “decisive move to recalibrate his administration following the results of the recent elections” said the Palace.

“It’s time to realign government with the people’s expectations,” Marcos was also quoted as saying.

“The request for courtesy resignations is aimed at giving the President the elbow room to evaluate the performance of each department and determine who will continue to serve in line with his administration’s recalibrated priorities,” said Malacañang. – Rappler.com