Cabinet of Bongbong Marcos

Bongbong Marcos assumed office as the President of the Republic of the Philippines on June 30, 2022, and his term is expected to end on June 30, 2028. As the President, he has the authority to appoint members of his Cabinet, subject to the approval of the Commission on Appointments. Only the Vice President is exempted from a confirmation hearing to any cabinet position.[1][2][3]

Marcos Cabinet

Cabinet of the Philippines
2022–present
Marcos presides over a cabinet meeting at the Malacañang Palace in December 2022.
Date formedJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
People and organisations
PresidentFerdinand R. Marcos Jr.
President's history2022–present
Vice PresidentSara Z. Duterte
Member party  Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
  Lakas–CMD
  Nacionalista Party
  Nationalist People's Coalition
  National Unity Party
  Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
  Hugpong ng Pagbabago
Opposition party  Liberal Party
  Akbayan
  Makabayan
  Basilan Unity Party
Opposition leaderEdcel Lagman
Risa Hontiveros
History
Election2022 Philippine presidential election
Legislature term19th Congress of the Philippines
Advice and consentSenate of the Philippines
PredecessorCabinet of Rodrigo Duterte

Administration and cabinet

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OfficeNameTermRefs.
PresidentFerdinand R. Marcos Jr.June 30, 2022 –[4][5]
Head of state
Head of government
Vice-PresidentSara Z. DuterteJune 30, 2022 –[6]
Executive SecretaryVictor RodriguezJune 30, 2022 – September 17, 2022[1]
Ret. Chief Justice Lucas BersaminSeptember 27, 2022 –[7]
Secretary of AgricultureBongbong MarcosJune 30, 2022 – November 3, 2023
Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.November 3, 2023 –
Secretary of EducationVice President Sara Z. DuterteJune 30, 2022 – July 19, 2024
Sonny AngaraJuly 19, 2024 – present[8]
Secretary of Foreign AffairsEnrique ManaloJuly 1, 2022 –[9]
Secretary of FinanceBenjamin DioknoJune 30, 2022 – January 12, 2024[1]
Ralph RectoJanuary 12, 2024
Secretary of JusticeJesus Crispin RemullaJune 30, 2022 –[1]
Secretary of Public Works and HighwaysManuel BonoanJune 30, 2022 –[1]
Secretary of Labor and EmploymentBienvenido LaguesmaJune 30, 2022 –[1]
Secretary of National DefenseUsec. Jose Faustino Jr. (OIC) [a]June 30, 2022 –January 9, 2023[10]
Usec. Carlito Galvez Jr. (OIC)January 9, 2023 – June 5, 2023[11]
Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro Jr.June 5, 2023 –[12]
Secretary of HealthUsec. Maria Rosario Vergeire (OIC)July 14, 2022 – June 5, 2023[13]
Ted HerbosaJune 5, 2023 –[12]
Secretary of Trade and IndustryAlfredo E. PascualJune 30, 2022 –[1]
Secretary of Migrant WorkersSusan "Toots" OpleJune 30, 2022 –August 22, 2023[1][14]
Hans Leo Cacdac[b]September 7, 2023 –[15]
Secretary of Human Settlements and Urban DevelopmentUsec. Melissa Ardanas (OIC)June 30, 2022 – July 29, 2022[16]
Jose AcuzarJuly 29, 2022 –[17]
Secretary of Social Welfare and DevelopmentErwin TulfoJune 30, 2022 – December 23, 2022[1]
Usec. Eduardo Punay (OIC)December 23, 2022 – January 31, 2023[18]
Rex GatchalianJanuary 31, 2023 –[19]
Secretary of Agrarian ReformConrado Estrella IIIJune 30, 2022 –[20]
Secretary of Environment and Natural ResourcesUsec. Ernesto D. Adobo Jr. (OIC)June 30, 2022 – July 11, 2022
Toni Yulo-LoyzagaJuly 12, 2022 –[21]
Secretary of the Interior and Local GovernmentBenjamin Abalos Jr.June 30, 2022 –[22]
Secretary of TourismMaria Esperanza Christina FrascoJune 30, 2022 –[23]
Secretary of TransportationJaime BautistaJune 30, 2022 –[24]
Secretary of Science and TechnologyRenato Solidum Jr.July 22, 2022[c][25]
Secretary of Budget and ManagementAmenah PangandamanJune 30, 2022 –[1]
Secretary of EnergyRaphael LotillaJuly 11, 2022 –[26]
Secretary of Information and Communications TechnologyIvan John Enrile UyJune 30, 2022 –[1]
Secretary of the National Economic and Development AuthorityArsenio M. BalisacanJune 30, 2022 –[1]
Lead Convenor of the National Anti-Poverty CommissionLope B. Santos IIIFebruary 20, 2023 –
National Security AdviserClarita CarlosJune 30, 2022 – January 14, 2023[20]
Eduardo AñoJanuary 14, 2023 –[27]
Secretary of the Presidential Management StaffZenaida AngpingJune 30, 2022 – December 2, 2022
Elaine T. Masukat (OIC)January 2023 –[28]
Solicitor GeneralMenardo GuevarraJune 30, 2022 –[29]
Chief Presidential Legal CounselJuan Ponce EnrileJune 30, 2022 –[10]
Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and UnityCarlito Galvez Jr.June 30, 2022 – January 9, 2023[30]
Isidro PurisimaFebruary 23, 2023 – June 26, 2023[31]
Carlito Galvez Jr.June 26, 2023 –[32]
Presidential Adviser on Creative CommunicationsPaul SorianoOctober 17, 2022 –November 9, 2023[33]
Presidential Adviser for Poverty AlleviationLorenzo "Larry" G. GadonJune 26, 2023 –[32]
Presidential Assistant for Maritime ConcernsAndres CentinoSeptember 28, 2023 –[34]
Presidential Adviser on Military and Police Affairs Roman A. FelixAugust 3, 2022–[35]
Special Assistant to the PresidentAntonio Lagdameo Jr.June 30, 2022 –[1]
Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic AffairsFrederick GoJanuary 12, 2024[d][36]

Changes

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2022

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NamePositionAgency/DepartmentDateReplaced by
Usec. Ernesto D. Adobo Jr., LLB, CESO I (OIC)SecretaryDepartment of Environment and Natural ResourcesJuly 12, 2022Toni Yulo-Loyzaga
Atty. Victor D. RodriguezExecutive SecretaryOffice of the President of the PhilippinesSeptember 27, 2022Ret. Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin
Sec. Trixie Cruz-AngelesPress SecretaryPresidential Communications GroupOctober 4, 2022Sec. Cheloy V. Garafil
Erwin TulfoSecretaryDepartment of Social Welfare and DevelopmentDecember 23, 2022Usec. Eduardo M. Punay (OIC)

2023

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NamePositionAgency/DepartmentDateReplaced by
Usec. Jose Faustino Jr. (OIC)SecretaryDepartment of National DefenseJanuary 9, 2023Usec. Carlito Galvez Jr. (OIC)
Sec. Clarita CarlosNational Security AdviserNational Security CouncilJanuary 14, 2023Sec. Eduardo Año
Usec. Eduardo Punay (OIC)SecretaryDepartment of Social Welfare and DevelopmentJanuary 31, 2023Rex Gatchalian
Sec. Zenaida AngpingChiefPresidential Management StaffJanuary 2023Usec. Elaine T. Masukat (OIC)
Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr.Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and UnityOffice of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and UnityFebruary 23, 2023Usec. Isidro Purisima (Acting)
Usec. Carlito Galvez Jr. (OIC)SecretaryDepartment of National DefenseJune 5, 2023Gilbert Teodoro
Usec. Maria Rosario Vergeire (OIC)SecretaryDepartment of HealthTed Herbosa
Usec. Isidro Purisima (Acting)Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and UnityOffice of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and UnityJune 23, 2023Carlito Galvez Jr.
Sec. Susan OpleSecretaryDepartment of Migrant WorkersAugust 22, 2023Usec. Hans Leo Cacdac (OIC)
Pres. Bongbong MarcosSecretaryDepartment of AgricultureNovember 3, 2023Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.

2024

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NamePositionAgency/DepartmentDateReplaced by
Sec. Benjamin DioknoSecretaryDepartment of FinanceJanuary 12, 2024Ralph Recto
Vice Pres. Sara DuterteSecretaryDepartment of EducationJuly 19, 2024Sonny Angara

Notes

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  1. ^ As Faustino retired from military service on November 12, 2021, in adherence to Republic Act 6975 banning the appointment of retired military officers for a year, he will first serve as a senior undersecretary and officer-in-charge of the Department of National Defense beginning June 30, 2022.[10]
  2. ^ Cacdac served as the Officer–in–Charge from August 22 to September 7, 2023.
  3. ^ Solidum served as the Officer–in–Charge from June 30 to July 22, 2022.
  4. ^ Served as Presidential Adviser on Investment and Economic Affairs from January 30, 2023 to January 12, 2024.

References

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  2. ^ 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, art. 7, sec. 3
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