Marcos must oust ‘reckless allies who squandered his goodwill’ 鈥� Escudero
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signs into law the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA) and the New Government Procurement Act during simple rites held on Saturday morning at the Ceremonial Hall of Malacañang. Among those who witnessed the event were Senate President Chiz Escudero (left) and House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero sees President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to reset his cabinet as an opportunity to “distance himself from reckless allies who squandered his goodwill.“
Escudero’s pronouncements on Thursday came after Marcos called for the courtesy resignation of all his cabinet secretaries.
In his statement, the Senate leader commended the president and tagged his move a “good start,” as it signals the need for the government to recalibrate according to the public’s expectations.
“I view this revamp as a mid-game substitution—a reshuffling of key players based on their performance,” Escudero said.
“But via their ballots, our countrymen told us they want more than just a personnel adjustment,” he noted.
“The President’s course correction must include his entire political house, starting with his own backyard,” the lawmaker pointed out.
“He must distance himself from reckless allies who squandered his goodwill and burned through his political capital for selfish ends,” Escudero said.
READ: Marcos orders courtesy resignation of all Cabinet secretaries
The Senate president predicts the reset is just the first step.
He reiterated that the entire government must work together—regardless of political leanings—for the country’s sake./apl
