Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla 鈥� File photo
MANILA, Philippines 鈥� Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Raphael Lotilla announced Thursday that he submitted his resignation to express his support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who ordered all Cabinet secretaries to resign from their post.
Marcos鈥� directive came days after the midterm polls. He asserted that this move aims to 鈥渞ealign government with the people鈥檚 expectations.鈥�
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In a statement, Lotilla said he resigned as DOE secretary because he wanted Marcos to 鈥渉ave a free hand in reorganizing his Cabinet for the remainder of his term and to express my full support for his presidency.鈥�
Lotilla noted that DOE has been conducting a review of the administration鈥檚 accomplishments in the energy sector and the challenges that still need to be addressed.
鈥淭he mid-term is an excellent opportunity for taking stock and re-energizing the government鈥檚 efforts to serve our people better,鈥� said Lotilla.
鈥淲e at the department and its attached agencies are one with the President in working together to realize a future for all Filipinos where energy is accessible and affordable, reliable and resilient, and clean and environmentally sustainable,鈥� he added.
Lottilla was appointed as DOE chief in 2022. /das