MGA CABINET SECRETARIES, AGAD SUMUNOD SA UTOS NI PBBM NA COURTESY RESIGNATION

Ilan sa mga Cabinet Secretaries ang nag sumite na ng kanilang courtesy resignation kaugnay ng panawagan ni President Fernidand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., at marami pang iba ang gagawin din ito bilang pag respeto sa desisyon ng punong ehekutibo.

Nauna nang nagsumite ng courtesy resignation si Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, sa opisina ng Presidente, “Upon your acceptance, the undersigned will immediately begin the process of turning over in an orderly manner all the matters pending in my office” saan ni Bersamin sa kanyang liham.

“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,” dagdag pa nito.

Walang reserbasyon at hindi na rin pinagpaliban pa ni Fince Secretary Ralph Recto ang pagsusumite ng kanyang courtesy resignation. “I fully support the President’s directive for Cabinet members to submit their courtesy resignations” ani Recto

“ The President carries the heavy burden of leading the nation though complex global and domestic challenges. This bold decision was made with his desire to put people and country first,” dagdag pa ni Recto

Samantala, nag pasa narin ng kanyang courtesy resignation si Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon. “we serve at the pleasure of the President, and of the people.” Banggit ni Dizon

Nasa pagpapasya na daw ni Marcos kung mananatili pa sya bilang bahagi ng administrasyon o hindi na, yan naman ang saad ni Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., Nag sumite narin ito ng kanyang courtesy resignation.

“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,” pahayag naman ni Laurel.

“As previously directed by the president, the Department has been reviewing the Administration’s accomplishments in the energy sector thus far and the same time reviewing the challenges that still need to be addressed. The mid-term is an excellent opportunity for taking stock and re-energizing the government’s efforts to serve our people better”, Pahayag ni Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla, na nag sumite narin ng courtesy resignation.

Kinumpirma naman ni DILG Undersecretary for Public Affairs and Communications Rolando C. Puno, na nakatakdang mag-submit ng kanyang courtesy resignation si Department of Interior and Local Government Sec. Remulla ngayong araw May 22, 2025.

Ito ay kasunod ng direktiba ni President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. para sa courtesy resignation ng lahat ng Cabinet secretaries bilang bahagi ng “recalibration” ng Marcos administration matapos ang midterm elections.

Ang panawagan ni Marcos Jr. na courtesy resignation sa lahat ng kanyang Cabinet Secretaries ay naglalayong i-recalibrate ang kanyang administrasyon kaalinsunod ng resulta sa kakatapos na halalan 2025.

“It’s time to realign government with the people’s expectations,” Pahayag ng pangulo sa kanyang press release na ibinahagi ng Presidential News Desk

“This is not business as usual,” ani PBBM. “The people have spoken, and they expect results, not politics, not excuses. We hear them, and we will act,” dagdag pa nito.

“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,” pahayag ng Pangulo.

(RoadNews Investigative Team)