Marcos orders courtesy resignation of Cabinet secretaries after midterm polls

May 23 ------ President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has called for the courtesy resignations of Cabinet secretaries, with the aim to “recalibrate” his administration following the midterm polls. “It’s time to realign government with the people’s expectations,” Marcos said in a press release issued by the Presidential News Desk. “This is not business as usual,” the President said. “The people have spoken, and they expect results—not politics, not excuses. We hear them, and we will act,” he added.  

The request for courtesy resignations will give 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.” “This is not about personalities—it’s about performance, alignment, and urgency. Those who have delivered and continue to deliver will be recognized. But we cannot afford to be complacent. The time for comfort zones is over,” Marcos said.  

According to the Presidential Communications Office, this step marks a “clear transition” from the early phase of governance to a more focused and performance-driven approach. While many have served with dedication and professionalism, the evolving needs of the country require a renewed alignment, faster execution, and a results-first mindset, the President said. Amid this development, the PCO said government services would remain uninterrupted as stability, continuity, and meritocracy will guide the formation of his leadership team moving forward. 

Source: gmanetwork.com