Recto, Pangandaman resign from Cabinet

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto. Photo by Geremy Pintolo

MANILA, Philippines — Two members of the economic team — Finance Secretary Ralph Recto and Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman — said they will submit their resignation following President Marcos’ call for a “bold reset” of the Cabinet.

“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,” Pangandaman said on Thursday.

Meanwhile, Recto said: “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.”

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

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Amenah Pangandaman —PHOTO FROM DBM