Malacañang on Wednesday denied reports that Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda are set to leave the Cabinet, saying both officials continue to enjoy the full confidence of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
In a Palace briefing, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said there is “no truth” to the claims circulating regarding the two Cabinet officials.
She emphasized that Angara and Aguda both attended the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) meeting on Tuesday and separately presented updates on their projects in a private meeting with the President.
“Denied, because yesterday they were with us at the LEDAC meeting and they also presented their projects in the private meeting with the President,” Castro said, stressing that the rumors are baseless.
Castro also addressed questions suggesting that the recent wave of resignations in the administration — mostly linked to alleged irregularities involving flood control projects — has shaken the President’s confidence in his remaining Cabinet members.
She said Mr. Marcos has remained satisfied with the performance of his officials despite a challenging year with multiple typhoons and emergencies.
“We can see disasters happening one after another, but they’re still there, and we are helping our fellow citizens. The President is content,” she said.
Asked whether more departures are expected, she said the Palace has “no updates” on any changes in the Cabinet lineup.
