Cabinet Members Submit Courtesy Resignations Following Marcos’ Order

HAPPY MEDIA BREAKING NEWS: 1:30 P.M. — Cabinet secretaries begin submitting their courtesy resignations in response to President Bongbong Marcos’ directive to recalibrate his administration following the 2025 midterm elections.

The President’s move, which he describes as a transition to a more focused and performance-driven approach, aims to realign government priorities with public expectations.

“This is not business as usual. It’s time to realign government with the people’s expectations…” Marcos said in a statement. “This is not about personalities— it’s about performance, alignment, and urgency,” He added.

Malacañang assures the public of uninterrupted government services during the transition.

As of this writing, the following Cabinet secretaries have expressed their willingness to resign, in response to the President’s directive:

1. Transport Secretary Vince Dizon
2. Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian
3. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla
4. MMDA Chair Romando Artes
5. Tourism Secretary Cristina Frasco
6. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman
7. Finance Secretary Ralph Recto
8. Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra (awaiting memo)
9. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac
10. Information and Communications Secretary Henry Aguda
11. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla
12. Communications Secretary Jay Ruiz
13. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.
14. Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma
15. TESDA Director General Jose Benitez
16. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin
17. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan
18. Presidential Adviser for Investments and Economic Affairs Frederick Go
19. Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III
20. Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla
21. Education Secretary Sonny Angara
22. Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga
23. Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum
24. Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr.
25. National Security Adviser Eduardo Año
26. Trade Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque
27. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo
28. Commission on Filipinos Overseas Chairperson Dante Ang II
29. Anti-Red Tape Authority Director General Ernesto Perez
30. Presidential Legislative Liaison Office Chief Mark Mendoza

(list from PTV4)