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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has rejected the courtesy resignations submitted by 21 high-ranking officials in his administration, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin confirmed Tuesday.

In a statement, Bersamin said the President continues to have confidence in the performance and integrity of the following officials:

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel

Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III

Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara

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TESDA Director General Secretary Gardo Benitez

Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma

Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian

Health Secretary Ted Herbosa

Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac

Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr.

Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco

Information and Communications Technology Secretary Ivan John Uy (Aguda presumed mistaken identity)

Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista (Dizon presumed mistaken identity)

Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan

Presidential Chief Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile

MMDA Chairman Don Artes

Mindanao Development Authority Chair Maria Belen Acosta (Magno may refer to former official)

Presidential Management Staff Secretary Elaine Masukat

Presidential Adviser on Mindanao Concerns Wencelito Andanar Cerilles

Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr.

Bureau of Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio

National Treasurer Sharon Almanza

“The President has full trust in their capabilities and sees no reason to accept their resignations,” Bersamin stated.

The development follows earlier speculation of a major Cabinet revamp. However, Bersamin clarified that the officials were asked to submit courtesy resignations as part of a regular assessment, not due to any irregularities or performance issues.

Malacañang has not commented on whether further changes in the Cabinet are expected in the near future.