Marcos Jr. Seeks Fresh Start: Calls for Resignations

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has urged government-controlled company heads to submit 'courtesy' resignations. This directive follows a similar call for department secretaries to resign, aiming to rejuvenate his administration in the latter half of his presidency.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Manila | Updated: 29-05-2025 11:58 IST | Created: 29-05-2025 11:58 IST
Marcos Jr. Seeks Fresh Start: Calls for Resignations
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In a bold move to revitalize his leadership, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has requested the heads of government-owned companies to offer their resignations as a gesture of courtesy, his office disclosed on Thursday.

This decision comes on the heels of a similar appeal to department secretaries, urging them to relinquish their posts in order to inject new energy into his governance.

The initiative signifies Marcos Jr.'s strategy to strengthen and refresh his administration as he embarks on the second half of his presidential term, according to analysts.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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