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Marcos Calls For Courtesy Resignations: 'It's Time To Reset And Refocus,' Says President
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In a move that’s shaking things up in the national government, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has asked all his Cabinet secretaries to submit their courtesy resignations. Yes, all of them.
The announcement came straight from Malacañang on Thursday, with the Palace saying the directive is part of a major recalibration following the results of the 2025 midterm elections.
“This is not business as usual,” the President said, echoing the urgency behind the decision. “It’s time to realign government with the people’s expectations.”
And if you’ve been tuning in to his brand-new “BBM Podcast,” you might have seen this coming. Marcos had already hinted earlier this week that his administration is reviewing the performance of Cabinet members. But now, it’s official — a full reset is in motion.
“This isn’t about personalities,” he emphasized. “It’s about performance, alignment, and urgency.”
According to the Palace, this move gives Marcos the breathing room he needs to assess which departments are hitting their marks — and which ones need a leadership shake-up. Those who’ve been doing the work? They’ll be recognized. But for others, it may be time to step aside.
The President made it clear: “The time for comfort zones is over. The people have spoken, and they expect results — not politics, not excuses.”
What does this mean for us? Malacañang is assuring everyone that government services will continue without a hitch during the transition. They also emphasized that stability and merit will be at the heart of this reshuffle.
With this sweeping call for change, the Marcos administration is signaling a new chapter — one that promises to be sharper, faster, and laser-focused on what matters most to Filipinos.
The announcement came straight from Malacañang on Thursday, with the Palace saying the directive is part of a major recalibration following the results of the 2025 midterm elections.
“This is not business as usual,” the President said, echoing the urgency behind the decision. “It’s time to realign government with the people’s expectations.”
And if you’ve been tuning in to his brand-new “BBM Podcast,” you might have seen this coming. Marcos had already hinted earlier this week that his administration is reviewing the performance of Cabinet members. But now, it’s official — a full reset is in motion.
“This isn’t about personalities,” he emphasized. “It’s about performance, alignment, and urgency.”
According to the Palace, this move gives Marcos the breathing room he needs to assess which departments are hitting their marks — and which ones need a leadership shake-up. Those who’ve been doing the work? They’ll be recognized. But for others, it may be time to step aside.
The President made it clear: “The time for comfort zones is over. The people have spoken, and they expect results — not politics, not excuses.”
What does this mean for us? Malacañang is assuring everyone that government services will continue without a hitch during the transition. They also emphasized that stability and merit will be at the heart of this reshuffle.
With this sweeping call for change, the Marcos administration is signaling a new chapter — one that promises to be sharper, faster, and laser-focused on what matters most to Filipinos.
May 22, 2025
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