Overview

• President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has demanded the resignation of all cabinet secretaries as part of a comprehensive government reset.
• The move comes shortly after midterm elections that saw significant gains for candidates aligned with Vice President Sara Duterte, highlighting a divided political landscape.
• Marcos described the resignation directive as a performance-driven strategy to address voter dissatisfaction and deliver results.
• Public approval for Marcos has fallen sharply to 25%, while Vice President Duterte enjoys a much higher approval rating of 59%.
• Economic concerns, particularly around inflation, have fueled public discontent despite inflation rates remaining within the central bank's target range.