President Marcos admitted that several government officials have already been removed from their posts over the past three years due to misconduct or poor performance, even if their departures were not publicly announced.

In his first podcast episode released on Monday, May 19, Marcos said he had acted decisively against erring officials, but deliberately kept their exits low-key to avoid unnecessary controversy.

"Basta't may report kami na validated, tanggal 'yan. Hindi na namin ina-announce pero tanggal 'yan, kadalasan (As long as we receive a validated report, they’re removed. We just don’t announce it, but they’re usually removed)," he said.

"Marami na. Marami na talagang…Pero hindi na namin pinag-uusapan kasi gulo na naman, eh (There have been many. Really a lot... But we don't talk about it anymore because it just causes trouble again)," he added.

Marcos said he would not think twice about going after erring officials if they do not resign.

“Basta umalis ka na. Kung hindi kakasuhan ka namin. Ikukulong kita. Umalis ka na lang (Just leave. Otherwise, we’ll file charges. We’ll have you jailed. It’s better if you just leave)," he said.

Marcos revealed that a Cabinet-wide performance review is underway, suggesting the possibility of further removals.

“Baka mangyari ‘yan (That could happen)," he said when asked if heads will roll in the near future.

"Dito nga sa ginagawa naming performance review. Iyon ang warning ko sa kanila (There's an ongoing performance review. That’s my warning to them)," he added.

The President explained that the review is meant to identify which agencies are failing to meet targets, especially in terms of delivering services efficiently and without corruption.

“Kung talagang may nagkukulang o corrupt, eh kung talagang masyadong mabigat yung kanilang kasalanan, eh kasuhan na namin (If someone is really falling short or corrupt, and the offense is serious, we’ll file charges)," he said.

Marcos' comments came amid public pressure to hold more officials accountable for alleged wrongdoing, with some observers saying the administration has been too lenient.

President Marcos acknowledged the criticism that his administration has not been feared enough to deter corruption.

Asked if there are more officials he’s unhappy with, Marcos said: “Yung mga hindi ako happy, tinanggal ko na (Those I wasn’t happy with—I’ve already removed)."

Despite the frustration, the President reiterated his goal of improving government efficiency in the second half of his term, with greater urgency and less tolerance for underperformance.