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| Marcos says the election results showed people want change |
In a surprise move, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr asked all his Cabinet officials to submit their resignations, in the wake of dismal performance by his senatorial candidates in the recent mid-term elections.
“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.
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| PINDUTIN PARA SA DETALYE |
“It’s time to realign government with the people’s expectations,” Marcos continued.
The decision comes after only four candidates
closely identified with Marcos won seats in the Senate.
It was a “decisive move to recalibrate his administration following the results of the recent elections” said the Palace. This was in apparent reference to criticisms that the President had been too lax or indecisive in running the government.
Palace press officer said that more precisely, the move is aimed at weeding out the “lazy and corrupt.”
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| Pindutin para sa detalye |
But pending the appointment of the new Cabinet officials
the government will operate as usual, said Castro.
A performance review of all past incumbents would be
undertaken and the results will be announced as soon as possible, she added.
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| Basahin ang detalye! |
Within hours of the president’s call, 33 of his cabinet officials led by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin started handing in their resignations. The rest sent word that they intended to comply with the order.
As of 5pm on Thursday, the following Cabinet-level
officials had handed in their resignations:
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NAME |
POSITION |
STATUS |
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Lucas Bersamin |
Executive Secretary |
SUBMITTED |
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Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. |
Secretary of Agriculture |
SUBMITTED |
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Sonny Angara |
Secretary of Education |
SUBMITTED |
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Ralph Recto |
Secretary of Finance |
SUBMITTED |
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Maria Cristina Aldeguer-Roque |
Secretary of Trade and Industry |
SUBMITTED |
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Rex Gatchalian |
Secretary of Social Welfare and Development |
SUBMITTED |
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Amenah Pangandaman |
Secretary of Budget and Management |
TO SUBMIT |
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Bienvenido Laguesma |
Secretary of Labor and Employment |
SUBMITTED |
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Conrado Estrella III |
Secretary of Agrarian Reform |
SUBMITTED |
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Jose Acuzar |
Secretary of Human Settlements and Urban Development |
SUBMITTED |
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