Current Secretaries of the Philippines 2023

Current Secretaries of the Philippines

1. President: Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.

2. Executive Secretary: Lucas Bersamin

   • Chief aide to the President.
   • Oversees the administration of the executive office.

3. Department of Agriculture: William Dar

   • Focus on food security and agricultural development.

4. Department of Budget and Management: Amenah F. Pangandaman

   • Manages national budget and fiscal policies.

5. Department of Education: Sara Duterte

   • Oversees the education system and policies.

6. Department of Energy: Raphael P.M. Lotilla

   • Responsible for energy policies and programs.

7. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga

   • Handles environmental protection and conservation.

8. Department of Finance: Benjamin Diokno

   • Oversees government finances and revenue collection.

9. Department of Foreign Affairs: Enrique Manalo

   • Manages international relations and diplomatic affairs.

10. Department of Health: Teodoro Herbosa

    • Focus on public health and healthcare systems.

11. Department of the Interior and Local Government: Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr.

    • Supervises local government units and internal security.

12. Department of Justice: Jesus Crispin C. Remulla

    • Oversees the justice system and legal affairs.

13. Department of Labor and Employment: Bienvenido Laguesma

    • Manages labor relations and employment opportunities.

14. Department of National Defense: Carlito Galvez Jr.

    • Responsible for national defense and military affairs.

15. Department of Public Works and Highways: Manuel "Mark" Villar Jr.

    • Oversees infrastructure development.

16. Department of Social Welfare and Development: Erwin Tulfo

    • Focus on social welfare programs and assistance.

17. Department of Tourism: Christina Garcia Frasco

    • Promotes tourism and related activities.

18. Department of Trade and Industry: Alfredo E. Pascual

    • Manages trade policies and industrial growth.

19. Department of Transportation: Jaime Bautista

    • Oversees transportation systems and infrastructure.

20. Department of Information and Communications Technology: Ivan John E. Uy

    • Develops ICT policies and digital infrastructure.

Note

• The cabinet members are appointed by the President and serve as heads of their respective departments, providing advice and implementing government policies.

Current Cabinet Secretaries of the Philippines

• President: Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. leading the executive branch.
• Executive Secretary: Lucas Bersamin serves as the chief aide and coordinates the executive office's administration.

Department Specific Roles

• Department of Agriculture: William Dar emphasizes food security and agricultural growth strategies.
• Department of Budget and Management: Amenah F. Pangandaman oversees the national budget and manages fiscal policies ensuring economic stability.
• Department of Education: Sara Duterte manages the Philippine education system, implementing policies for improvement.
• Department of Energy: Raphael P. M. Lotilla formulates and promotes energy policies and programs for sustainable energy usage.
• Department of Environment and Natural Resources: Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga focuses on environmental protection and conservation efforts.
• Department of Finance: Benjamin Diokno is responsible for government finances, including revenue collection and budget management.
• Department of Foreign Affairs: Enrique Manalo handles international relations, diplomacy, and foreign policy.
• Department of Health: Teodoro Herbosa prioritizes public health initiatives and healthcare systems improvement.
• Department of the Interior and Local Government: Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. supervises local government operations and ensures internal security.
• Department of Justice: Jesus Crispin C. Remulla oversees the justice system, focusing on legal affairs and enforcement.
• Department of Labor and Employment: Bienvenido Laguesma manages labor relations and facilitates job opportunities across sectors.
• Department of National Defense: Carlito Galvez Jr. is responsible for military affairs and national defense strategies.
• Department of Public Works and Highways: Manuel "Mark" Villar Jr. oversees infrastructure development projects to improve public facilities.
• Department of Social Welfare and Development: Erwin Tulfo focuses on social welfare initiatives and assistance programs for vulnerable populations.
• Department of Tourism: Christina Garcia Frasco promotes the Philippines as a tourist destination and manages related activities.
• Department of Trade and Industry: Alfredo E. Pascual develops trade policies to encourage industrial growth and economic development.
• Department of Transportation: Jaime Bautista oversees the transportation systems, ensuring efficient infrastructure.
• Department of Information and Communications Technology: Ivan John E. Uy is involved in developing ICT policies and enhancing digital infrastructure.

Additional Notes

• Cabinet members are appointed by the President, advising on and implementing policies across various sectors.

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