DSWD’s Rex Gatchalian files courtesy resignation, thanks Marcos
Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian guests at the ‘Kapihan sa Manila Bay’ news forum on June 7, 2023. (Photo from 好色先生TV / RYAN LEAGOGO)
MANILA, Philippines — Secretary Rex Gatchalian of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) submitted his courtesy resignation to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos on Thursday.
This gesture comes after Marcos ordered all cabinet secretaries to resign, citing his administration’s recalibration following the 2025 midterm elections.
READ: Marcos orders courtesy resignation of all Cabinet secretaries
In his letter to the president, Gatchalian noted that his resignation would be “effective immediately” following the directive.
“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work in this position for two (2) years and three (3) months,” Gatchalian said in his letter to Marcos.
“I deeply appreciate the trust and confidence that was bestowed upon me, and to have served the people under this administration,” he added.
Gatchalian also expressed his gratitude “for the opportunity of serving our Filipino people.”
Marcos appointed Gatchalian as DSWD secretary in January 2023.
