REACTIONS: Cabinet officials on President Marcos’ call for courtesy resignations

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Here is a running list of Cabinet officials who heeded President Marcos' instruction

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has asked all his Cabinet officials to submit their courtesy resignations.

Malacañang said the move was to “recalibrate his administration following the results of the recent elections,” in which Marcos’ senatorial ticket underperformed.

Here is a running list of officials who heeded the President’s instruction, as of 11 am on Thursday, May 22. We will update this once we get more information from the Cabinet members.

Information and Comunications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda

“We stand by the President and serve at his pleasure. We will continue to work to deliver his mandate for the Filipino people.”

Education Secretary Sonny Angara

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Romando Artes

“As MMDA Chairman with the rank of cabinet secretary, Chairman Artes will comply po with the directive, as he serves at the pleasure of the president. Thank you.”

Economy, Planning, and Development Secretary Arsenio Balisacan

“I stand ready to hand over the leadership to someone the President believes can better drive our nation’s development goals.”

Technical Education And Skills Development Authority Director General Kiko Benitez

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin

“I hereby respectfully tender my courtesy resignation as Executive Secretary, Office of the President. Upon your acceptance, the undersigned will immediately begin the process of turning over in an orderly manner all the matters pending in my office.

“It has been an honor to be a member of your Cabinet, Mr. President. I will continue to serve the Filipino people alongside you towards a Bagong Pilipinas.”

Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdacc

“As a member of the President’s official family, I am always subject to the control, and work under the trust and confidence, of His Excellency. I therefore humbly heed the call for courtesy resignation, which I shall submit immediately today.”

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon

“In line with the President’s directive to realign government with the people’s expectations and ensure faster and more focused action to address their most pressing needs, the undersigned respectfully tenders his unqualified courtesy resignation.”

Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella

Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco

“I serve at the pleasure of the President. I will immediately file my courtesy resignation this morning.”

Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra

“We will comply.”

Presidential Adviser for Investments and Economic Affairs Frederick Go

Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma

“It is well-within the plenary authority of the President to require that courtesy resignation be handed over by his Cabinet. As ordered and to afford the President a free hand, I will most respectfully comply.”

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.

“The President has spoken. It’s clear that he seeks the flexibility to respond to the people’s clamor as conveyed in the recent midterm polls. As members of his official family, we are called to support his efforts to recalibrate and move forward with renewed focus.”

“I have submitted my courtesy resignation and now leave it to the President’s good judgment to determine whether I shall continue to be part of his team as he advances his vision for the country.”

Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla

Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga

Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman

“We stand firmly with the President as he steers the nation and our economy forward with integrity, transparency, courage, and compassion.”

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto

“That I serve at the pleasure of the President is a thought that has never been lost on me from the day I assumed office.”

Justice Secretary Boying Remulla