Just two months into his tenure, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda announced on Thursday that he will submit his courtesy resignation, aligning with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s latest directive aimed at recalibrating the administration.
Aguda confirmed the move in a statement, saying the President’s call for all Cabinet secretaries to offer their resignations reflects a broader effort to refocus governance and deliver tangible results to the Filipino people.
“This call from the President is a clear signal of his determination to accelerate government action that truly benefits our citizens,” Aguda said. “We serve at the President’s discretion and remain committed to fulfilling his vision for a digitally empowered and inclusive Philippines.”
President Marcos issued the directive following the outcome of the recent midterm elections, which he said highlighted the public’s desire for more decisive leadership and progress.
“This is not business as usual,” the President said in a statement released by the Presidential News Desk. “The people have spoken, and they expect results — not politics, not excuses. We hear them, and we will act.”
He emphasized the need to “realign government with the people’s expectations,” signaling possible changes within the Cabinet in the weeks ahead.
Aguda, who was appointed in March to replace former DICT Secretary Ivan Uy, expressed full support for the President’s initiative and reaffirmed his commitment to public service, regardless of the outcome of the administration’s internal review.
