President Marcos Rejects Courtesy Resignations of Key Cabinet Officials

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin announced that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has declined the courtesy resignations of several Cabinet members and key government officials, reaffirming his trust and confidence in their performance.

The following officials will remain in their respective posts:

• Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel

• Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Secretary Conrado Estrella

• Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara

• Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Secretary Jose Francisco Benitez

• Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma

• Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian

• Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa

• Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac

• Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr.

• Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Ma. Christina Frasco

• Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda

• Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon

• Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan

• Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile

• Presidential Management Staff (PMS) Undersecretary Elaine Masukat

• Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Romando Artes

• Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Chairman Leo Tereso Magno

• Presidential Adviser for Mindanao Concerns Secretary Antonio Cerilles

• Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr.

• Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio

• National Treasurer Sharon Almanza

  No Final Word Yet on PCO Secretary Jay Ruiz’s Post

  
  
  
  

  

  No Final Word Yet on PCO Secretary Jay Ruiz’s Post

  
  

  There was no announcement on whether Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Jay Ruiz will permanently retain his post. However, he clarified that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has not withdrawn his ad interim appointment.

  
  

  In an ambush interview at the Senate, Ruiz said he recently spoke with Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin.“He told me to just focus on my job and continue working because my appointment has not been withdrawn,” Ruiz shared.

  
  

  When asked about the schedule of the next confirmation hearing, Ruiz said, “That’s up to the Commission on Appointments. We haven’t been given a date yet.”

  
  

  The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Tuesday deferred the confirmation of several Cabinet officials, including Ruiz, due to lack of material time.