Malacañang does not see the need for Cabinet members who will seek elective office next year to resign until they file their certificates of candidacy in October.

In a statement, Palace spokesman Edwin Lacierda said President Benigno Aquino 3rd’s Cabinet’s priority is governance even as the election season draws near.

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