President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday dismissed calls for his resignation, asserting his commitment to facing challenges directly.
“Why would I do that? It’s not in my nature to run away from problems,” Mr. Marcos told the Philippine media delegation in Malaysia.
The remark came after critics urged him to step down following his call for all Cabinet secretaries to submit courtesy resignations—a move he described as necessary to “recalibrate” his administration for the second half of his term.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin described the move as a “bold reset” designed to improve alignment and responsiveness across key departments.
While much of the economic team was retained, including the secretaries of finance, trade, budget, and economic planning, other changes are already underway.
Amid mounting pressure, the President has signaled he has no intention of stepping down, positioning the Cabinet overhaul as a strategic move to deliver better results and reconnect with the public.
