Despite rumors circulating about potential resignations, Malacañang has denied any plans for a Cabinet reshuffle. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin addressed the speculation, stating that he would not dignify unfounded rumors. The rumors, which have been circulating for years, target Information and Communications Technology Secretary Ivan Uy and Presidential Communications Secretary Cesar Chavez. Bersamin clarified that there were no compelling reasons for any changes in the Cabinet and emphasized the need to address health concerns. He also confirmed Transportation Secretary Jimmy Bautista's departure was due to health reasons, with former Bases Conversion and Development Authority chief Vivencio Dizon appointed as his replacement.
MALACAÑANG , Philippines — Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin has dismissed rumors of a Cabinet reshuffle despite reports that two members of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration may have stepped down. Speaking to reporters in Pasay City on Thursday, Bersamin stated he chose not to 'dignify speculations.' 'Well, I do not know yet how true they are or if there is any basis.
But usually, speculations are very, are always there,' Bersamin said when asked if Information and Communications Technology Secretary Ivan Uy and Presidential Communications Secretary Cesar Chavez were leaving their posts. 'And we cannot tell you until it has already happened because, you know, we do not have compelling reasons. But speculations are rife. So, we just cannot dignify speculations,' he added. The call for Uy's resignation has been growing for years, but the President has so far resisted any changes. Uy has faced criticism for spending more time traveling abroad than managing his department. Conversely, Chavez announced on Thursday that he would be taking leave and designated Presidential Communications Senior Undersecretary Emerald Ridao as officer-in-charge of the agency.Regarding the resignation of Transportation Secretary Bautista, Bersamin attributed it to the Cabinet member's health. Marcos appointed former Bases Conversion and Development Authority chief Vivencio Dizon as Bautista's replacement. 'Secretary Jimmy Bautista signified that he might need to rest because of health issues. And the President was always solicitous of the health of his Cabinet members. So, when the President and Secretary Bautista talked about it, it became clear to the President that Secretary Bautista may really need to take a rest from official duties,' he said. Pressed further if Marcos had asked Bautista to resign, Bersamin firmly stated 'no.' 'The President and Secretary Bautista talked at length about his—the situation of Secretary Bautista. There is no other consideration there except to allow Secretary Bautista to have more health,' he said.
PHILIPPINES CABINET RESHUFFLE MALACAÑANG FERDINAND MARCOS JR SPECULATION LUCAS BERSAMIN IVAN UY CESAR CHAVEZ JIMMY BAUTISTA VIVENCIO DIZON
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