Mass Resignations at PAGCOR: A New Era Dawns
Reeling from Midterm Election Blow, PAGCOR Leaders Step Down
Board Members of PAGCOR voluntarily submit resignations in alignment with the Marcos administration's restructuring efforts.
By: Lucas D06/02/2025 06:14
Image credit: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
The stunning move by the PAGCOR Chairman, President, and directors to tender their resignations isn't just a casual shift—it's a tidal wave rippling through the Philippine government. Spearheaded by the Government Commission for GOCCs, over 160 agency heads, including PAGCOR's Alejandro Tengco, Wilma Eisma, Jose Maria Ortega, Francis Democrito Concordia, and Gilbert Cesar Remulla, have stepped down in the wake of poor midterm election results [1][2][3].
A closer look reveals that this wave of resignations is part of a broader government reorganization effort. The President's directive to officials across GOCCs means business, as he aims to have a "free hand in reorganizing the bureaucracy" [1][3].
Facing the Music
Responding to public fatigue and disappointment with government performance, the President's call for resignations is a step towards "recalibrating" his administration [1][3]. Public discontent, as evident in the midterm election results, has prompted the President to consider changing the government landscape.
In the wake of these resignations, expect to see a new crop of leaders rise and take charge, as the President tightens his grip on government agencies like PAGCOR. However, not all resignations might lead to new appointments. Standard reorganization practices suggest that many of these resignations may go unaccepted [1][3].
[1] Inquirer.net. (2025). 'Mass resignations loom in GOCCs, GRP.' Retrieved from https://www.inquirer.net/business/268459/mass-resignations-loom-in-goccs-grp
[2] GMA News. (2025). 'PAGCOR Chief, top officials step down in mass GOCC resignations.' Retrieved from https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/investments/788894/pagcor-chief-top-officials-step-down-in-mass-govt-agency-resignations/story/
[3] Philippine Daily Inquirer. (2025). 'Marcos seeks sweeping reforms.' Retreived from https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/06/02/2155873/marcos-seeks-sweeping-reforms
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