29 Cabinet Secretaries , tinugunan ang panawagan ni PBBM na magsumite ng courtesy resignation

Sa katunayan, sinabi ni DBM Secretary Amenah “Mina” F. Pangandaman,

“We all serve at the pleasure of the President. I support all of his decisions, knowing that they are always made with the best interest of the Filipino people in mind. We stand firmly with the President as he steers the nation and our economy forward with integrity, transparency, courage, and compassion,” ayon pa rin sa Kalihim.

Para naman kay DMW Sec. Cacdac, “As a member of the President’s official family, I am always subject to the control, and work under the trust and confidence, of His Excellency.”

“I therefore humbly heed the call for courtesy resignation, which I shall submit immediately today.”

Sinabi naman ni SolGen Guevarra na “All members of the cabinet serve at the pleasure of the president.”

“Dagdag na pahayag pa ni SolGen na “the president needs all the leeway to move the country forward, including shuffling his cabinet lieutenants. like everyone else, the solgen will tender his courtesy resignation as directed.”

Naglitaniya naman si Finance Sec. Recto at nagpahayag na suportado nito ang direktiba ni Pangulong Marcos na magsumite sila ng kani-kanilang courtesy resignations.

“The President carries the heavy burden of leading the nation through complex global and domestic challenges. This bold decision was made with his desire to put people and country first.

That I serve at the pleasure of the President is a thought that has never been lost on me from the day I assumed office,” aniya pa rin.

“I have already submitted my courtesy resignation without delay or reservation,” anito.

Para naman kay Aguda, DICT Sec. Aguda, “President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive urging all cabinet secretaries to submit their courtesy resignations underscores his firm commitment to fast-track projects that uplift the lives of Filipinos.”

“We stand by the President and serve at his pleasure. We will continue to work to deliver his mandate for the Filipino people,” anito pa rin.

Winika naman ni DoLe Sec. Laguesma na Sec Laguesma: “A Cabinet Secretary serves for as long as he/she enjoys the full trust and confidence of the appointing authority, the President. Thus, it is well-within the plenary authority of the President to require that courtesy resignation be handed over by his Cabinet. As ordered and to afford the President a free hand, i will most respectfully comply. Thanks

Tinuran naman ni DA Sec. Tiu- Laurel na “yes of course ako pa!! hehehe.. naka medical leave ako till sabado fyi.”

“Kiko: may babalikan ako na family business in case na the president decides to replace me,” ang sinabi pa rin nito.

“The President has spoken. It’s clear that he seeks the flexibility to respond to the people’s clamor as conveyed in the recent midterm polls. As members of his official family, we are called to support his efforts to recalibrate and move forward with renewed focus.

I have submitted my courtesy resignation and now leave it to the President’s good judgment to determine whether I shall continue to be part of his team as he advances his vision for the country,” ang sinabi pa rin ng Kalihim.

“In the meantime, I will continue to serve the Department of Agriculture and its stakeholders to the best of my abilities. I remain guided by a commitment to public service and the greater good of the Filipino people,” anito.

Nagsumite naman na ng kanyang courtesy resignation si DSWD Gatchalian.

Sa katunayan, nakasaad sa resignation letter nito ay “In faithful adherence to the directive of the President, please accept this letter as formal notice of my resignation from my position as Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development, effective immediately.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work in this position for two (2) years and three (3) months.

I deeply appreciate the trust and confidence that was bestowed upon me and to have served the people under this administration.

Again, allow me to thank you for the opportunity of serving our Filipino people.”

Sa kabilang dako, sinabi naman ni DEPDev Sec. Balisacan na

“I serve as DEPDev Secretary at the pleasure of the President. If deemed necessary, I stand ready to hand over the leadership to someone the President believes can better drive our nation’s development goals.”

Sinabi naman ni DOTr Sec. Dizon na “In line with the President’s directive to realign government with the people’s expectations and ensure faster and more focused action to address the their most pressing needs, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon submits his courtesy resignation saying “we serve at the pleasure of the President, and of the people.”

Samantala, nakasaad naman sa resignation letter ni Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin na “I hereby respectfully tender my courtesy resignation as Executive Secretary, Office of the President. Upon your acceptance, the undersigned will immediately begin the process of turning over in an orderly manner all the matters pending in my office.”

“It has been an honor to be a member of your Cabinet, Mr. President. I will continue to serve the Filipino people alongside you towards a Bagong Pilipinas.”

Sinabi ng DND na “Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. has submitted his courtesy resignation to President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. this morning and he assures the public that the Department of National Defense and its bureaus, especially the Armed Forces of the Philippines, will continue to fulfill its mandate of upholding our sovereignty and territorial integrity, and ensure the continuity of public service in support of national development during this time of transition.”

Para naman kay Sec. Dante Ang, “”I will comply with the President’s order.”

Ilan sa mga ito ay nagpahayag ng kanilang kahandaan na sumunod sa utos ng Pangulo. Makikita ito sa kanilang social media post, official statement, text messages, personal na abiso ng mga kapwa opisyal sa opisina.

(Daris Jose)