Manila, May 27 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday rejected calls for his resignation, saying there is no reason for him to step down amid his efforts to recalibrate his administration.

In a media interview in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Marcos said his recent directive for Cabinet secretaries and government heads to submit courtesy resignations is not a sufficient ground for him to also vacate the highest post.

"I will resign? Ba't ko gagawin 'yun? At wala sa ugali ko ang tinatakbuhan ang problema (Why would I do that? It's not in my nature to run away from problems). What good will that do?" Marcos told reporters, before returning home after his participation in the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. ...