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President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is calling for the courtesy resignation of officials of government-owned and controlled corporations
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The Governance Commission for GOCCs directed all non-ex-officio chairpersons, chief executive officers, and all appointive directors/trustees/members of GOCC governing boards to immediately submit their courtesy resignations
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Affected officers were reminded that until any action taken by the Office of the President on the courtesy resignation, they shall continue to report for work and perform their usual duties and functions subject to any further directives that the OP may deem proper
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is calling for the courtesy resignation of officials of government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs).
In a notice dated May 26, the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) directed all non-ex-officio chairpersons, chief executive officers (highest ranking corporate executive, who could be the president or the general manager, chairman or the administrator of a GOCC), and all appointive directors/trustees/members of GOCC governing boards to immediately submit their courtesy resignations.
An addendum notice dated May 28 was also issued to provide a streamlined submission of courtesy resignations.
GCG in the May 26 addendum noted that Marcos’ directive included all Cabinet secretaries, heads of agencies with Cabinet rank, other heads of agencies, and presidential advisers/assistants. GCG said GOCCs are included in the definition of government agency. It added that governing boards of GOCCs are the State’s direct representatives in, and shall be directly accountable to the State for, the governance and operations of GOCCs.
GCG reminded affected officers that until any action taken by the Office of the President (OP) the courtesy resignation, they shall continue to report for work and perform their usual duties and functions subject to any further directives that the OP may deem proper.
Malacañang on May 22 announced that Marcos called for the courtesy resignation of all Cabinet secretaries for a “bold reset” of the administration.
Malacañang said, “The President emphasized that while many have served with dedication and professionalism, the evolving needs of the country require a renewed alignment, faster execution, and a results-first mindset.”
“This is not business as usual,” Marcos said. “The people have spoken, and they expect results—not politics, not excuses. We hear them, and we will act.”
Only 6 of 11 Marcos-backed candidates won Senate seats in this month’s mid-term elections, seen as a referendum on the current administration.
“This is not about personalities—it’s about performance, alignment, and urgency,” Marcos said. “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.”
Malacañang said this step marks a clear transition from the early phase of governance “to a more focused and performance-driven approach.”
On May 23, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin Marcos said 52 Cabinet secretaries and appointees have submitted their courtesy resignations.
He also announced that Marcos decided to retain Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque, Department of Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, Economy, Planning and Development Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, Department of Budget and Management Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, and Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go. Bersamin was also retained.
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Permanent representative to the United Nations Antonio Manuel Lagdameo, Sr., meanwhile, will be replaced by Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, who will be replaced by former ambassador and DFA undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga will be replaced by Department of Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla. Marcos, meanwhile, accepted the resignation of Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar, who will be appointed instead as Presidential Adviser for Pasig River Development with the rank of secretary. Acuzar will be replaced by former DHSUD undersecretary Jose Ramon Aliling.
Bersamin said “careful evaluations” will be made in the coming days and they will make more announcements as decisions are made.
