(Daily Tribune) Come 30 June, the Philippines will formally usher in a new administration under the leadership of the 17th President, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. After Congress officially proclaimed him and UniTeam running mate Sara Duterte as the new Vice President, all eyes are now focused on the final line-up of the new Cabinet members who will serve as President BBM’s most important management team.
Come 30 June, the Philippines will formally usher in a new administration under the leadership of the 17th President, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. After Congress officially proclaimed him and UniTeam running mate Sara Duterte as the new Vice President, all eyes are now focused on the final line-up of the new Cabinet members who will serve as President BBM’s most important management team.
An initial list on who will head the Executive department had been announced, with more appointments to follow in the coming days. First on the list is incoming VP Sara Duterte who accepted the role as Department of Education (DepEd) secretary. Long-time overseas Filipino workers (OFW) advocate Susan Ople is set to be secretary of the newly-formed Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). Former Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairperson Benhur Abalos will serve as secretary for the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). Former Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma will return to head the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE). Ex-San Miguel Corp. Tollways President and Chief Executive Officer Manuel Bonoan will lead the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Cavite Rep. Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla has accepted the offer to be secretary of the Department of Justice (DoJ).
President BBM’s new economic team is also coming into form, with many applauding the selection of some of the country’s most recognized economic leaders. Incumbent Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno is set to be secretary of the Department of Finance (DoF), as Monetary Board Member Felipe Medalla takes his position in BSP. Former Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan will lead the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). International development banker Alfred Pascual, meanwhile, will take on the role as secretary of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)… Read More