Philippines' Marcos Swears In 10 Senior Officials on Ad Interim Appointments: Cabinet Lineup Still Faces Confirmation
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administered the oath of office to 10 senior government officials at Malacañan Palace on November 6, following their ad interim appointments, and challenged them to deliver measurable results and translate government programmes into tangible improvements in the lives of Filipino families and workers.
The 10 officials are Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida, Budget Secretary Kim Robert De Leon, Public Works Secretary Giovanni Lopez, Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino, Health Secretary Edwin Mercado, Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna, Tourism Secretary Maria Bernardita Angara-Mathay, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon, and Philippine Space Agency Director General Gay Jane Perez. Dizon moved from Public Works to Transportation, while Lopez took over Public Works.
Recto told reporters after the ceremony that all 10 will undergo confirmation proceedings before the Commission on Appointments and have already submitted their papers; under the Constitution, ad interim appointments allow officials to assume their posts while awaiting confirmation. Marcos also directed the Cabinet the same day to keep prices of basic goods affordable, ensure safe and convenient travel, and protect workers' rights and benefits.
(Source: Office of the President of the Philippines)
Source: Office of the President of the Philippines
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