President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, 3 June, declined the resignation of Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa.

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin announced the development, saying:
“The resignation of [Herbosa] has been declined by the President. That means [he] will continue to serve his office.”

In a statement sent to reporters, Herbosa said he accepted the President’s “renewed trust and confidence.”

“It is with humility and gratitude that I accept the renewed trust and confidence of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., a President who has the health of all Filipinos close to his heart,” Herbosa said.

“Maraming salamat po, mahal na Pangulo. Makakaasa po kayo at ang sambayanan sa patuloy, pinaganda, at pinalapit na serbisyo para ang bawat Pilipino, ramdam ang kalusugan! (Thank you very much, dear President. You and the people can count on continued, improved, and closer services so that every Filipino can feel healthy).”

The development follows Marcos’ recent call for all Cabinet secretaries to resign in a “bold reset” of his administration, issued in late May.