Politics Country February 25, 2025

Philippines President Evaluates Cabinet Members

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is evaluating his Cabinet members following the resignations of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista for health reasons and Communications Secretary Cesar Chavez due to performance issues. Palace officials confirmed the ongoing assessment of Cabinet officials.


Philippines President Evaluates Cabinet Members

The President's press secretary stated that the assessment of the work of cabinet members is normal practice. In response to the media's questions, she noted that there is currently no information on a possible cabinet reshuffle. "As we are told now, the assessment is still ongoing. At this moment, nothing has happened," she remarked.

The Transport Minister Haim Boutis has resigned for health reasons, and Cesar Chaves vacated his position after what he called a "misjudgment of expectations." The press secretary and the deputy head of the president's communications department, Claire Castro, reported that the evaluation of the work of cabinet members is underway.

"We are just starting the evaluation. It is crucial now to know that every president must evaluate their secretaries and cabinet members, check how they work for the benefit of the government and the people. And if the president sees that 'Success, it seems, is not bringing benefits,' then we need to find a new leader, this is for the people. Therefore, when this ends, we do not know if there will be a reshuffle. We are just starting the evaluation. Thus, we have to wait and see," she added.