Cabinet of the Philippines
The Cabinet of the Philippines (Filipino: Gabinete ng Pilipinas, usually referred to as the Cabinet or Filipino: Gabinete) consists of the heads of the largest part of the executive branch of the national government of the Philippines. Currently, it includes the secretaries of 21 executive departments and the heads of other several other minor agencies and offices that are subordinate to the President of the Philippines.
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The Cabinet secretaries are tasked to advise the President on the different affairs of the state like agriculture, budget, finance, education, social welfare, national defence, foreign policy, and the like.
They are nominated by the President and then presented to the Commission on Appointments, a body of the Congress of the Philippines that confirms all appointments made by the head of state, for confirmation or rejection. If the presidential appointees are approved, they are sworn into office, receive the title "Secretary", and begin to function their duties.
Constitutional and legal basis
Appointment
Article 7, Section 16 of the Constitution of the Philippines says that the President
| “ | shall nominate and, with the consent of the Commission on Appointments, appoint the heads of the executive departments, ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, or officers of the armed forces from the rank of colonel or naval captain, and other officers whose appointments are vested in him in this Constitution. He shall also appoint all other officers of the Government whose appointments are not otherwise provided for by law, and those whom he may be authorized by law to appoint. The Congress may, by law, vest the appointment of other officers lower in rank in the President alone, in the courts, or in the heads of departments, agencies, commissions, or boards. | ” |
Cabinet and Cabinet-level officials
The men and women listed below form the cabinet and are the heads of the executive departments of the Philippines.
Departments of the Philippine Government
All departments are listed by their present-day name with their English names on top and Filipino names at the bottom.
| Department | Acronym | Office | Incumbent | in Office since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Department of Agrarian Reform Kagawaran ng Repormang Pansakahan |
DAR | Secretary of Agrarian Reform Kalihim ng Repormang Pansakahan |
Hon. John Rualo Castriciones |
December 1, 2017 | |
Department of Agriculture Kagawaran ng Agrikultura |
DA | Secretary of Agriculture Kalihim ng Agrikultura |
Hon. William Dollente Dar (ad interim) |
August 5, 2019 | |
Department of Budget and Management Kagawaran ng Pagbabadyet at Pamamahala |
DBM | Secretary of Budget and Management Kalihim ng Pagbabadyet at Pamamahala |
Hon. Wendel Eliot Avisado (ad interim) |
August 5, 2019 | |
Department of Education Kagawaran ng Edukasyon |
DepEd | Secretary of Education Kalihim ng Edukasyon |
Hon. Leonor Magtolis-Briones |
June 30, 2016 | |
Department of Energy Kagawaran ng Enerhiya |
DOE | Secretary of Energy Kalihim ng Enerhiya |
Hon. Alfonso Gaba Cusi |
June 30, 2016 | |
Department of Environment and Natural Resources Kagawaran ng Kapaligiran at Likas na Yaman |
DENR | Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources Kalihim ng Kapaligiran at Likas na Yaman |
Hon. Roy Agullana Cimatu |
May 8, 2017 | |
Department of Finance Kagawaran ng Pananalapi |
DOF | Secretary of Finance Kalihim ng Pananalapi |
Hon. Carlos Garcia Dominguez III |
June 30, 2016 | |
Department of Foreign Affairs Kagawaran ng Ugnayang Panlabas |
DFA | Secretary of Foreign Affairs Kalihim ng Ugnayang Panlabas |
Hon. Teodoro Lopez Locsin, Jr. |
October 17, 2018 | |
Department of Health Kagawaran ng Kalusugan |
DOH | Secretary of Health Kalihim ng Kalusugan |
Hon. Francisco Tiongson Duque III |
October 26, 2017 | |
| Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Kagawaran ng Panirahang Pantao at Urbanong Pagpapaunlad |
DHSUD | Secretary of Human Settlements and Urban Development Kalihim ng Panirahang Pantao at Urbanong Pagpapaunlad |
TBA | TBA | |
Department of Information and Communications Technology Kagawaran ng Teknolohiyang Pang-Impormasyon at Komunikasyon |
DICT | Secretary of Information and Communications Technology Kalihim ng Teknolohiyang Pang-Impormasyon at Komunikasyon |
Hon. Gregorio Ballesteros Honasan II |
July 1, 2019 | |
Department of the Interior and Local Government Kagawaran ng Interyor at Pamahalaang Lokal |
DILG | Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Kalihim ng Interyor at Pamahalaang Lokal |
Hon. Eduardo Manahan Año |
November 6, 2018 | |
Department of Justice Kagawaran ng Katarungan |
DOJ | Secretary of Justice Kalihim ng Katarungan |
Hon. Menardo Ilasco Guevarra |
April 5, 2018 | |
Department of Labor and Employment Kagawaran ng Paggawa at Empleo |
DOLE | Secretary of Labor and Employment Kalihim ng Paggawa at Empleo |
Hon. Silvestre Hernando Bello III |
June 30, 2016 | |
Department of National Defense Kagawaran ng Tanggulang Bansa |
DND | Secretary of National Defense Kalihim ng Tanggulang Bansa |
Hon. Delfin Negrillo Lorenzana |
June 30, 2016 | |
Department of Public Works and Highways Kagawaran ng mga Pagawain at Lansangang Bayan |
DPWH | Secretary of Public Works and Highways Kalihim ng mga Pagawain at Lansangang Bayan |
Hon. Mark Aguilar Villar |
August 1, 2016 | |
Department of Science and Technology Kagawaran ng Agham at Teknolohiya |
DOST | Secretary of Science and Technology Kalihim ng Agham at Teknolohiya |
Hon. Fortunato Tanseco de la Peña |
June 30, 2016 | |
Department of Social Welfare and Development Kagawaran ng Kagalingan at Pagpapaunlad Panlipunan |
DSWD | Secretary of Social Welfare and Development Kalihim ng Kagalingan at Pagpapaunlad Panlipunan |
Hon. Rolando Joselito Delizo Bautista |
October 17, 2018 | |
Department of Tourism Kagawaran ng Turismo |
DOT | Secretary of Tourism Kalihim ng Turismo |
Hon. Bernadette Fatima Romulo-Puyat |
May 11, 2018 | |
Department of Trade and Industry Kagawaran ng Kalakalan at Industriya |
DTI | Secretary of Trade and Industry Kalihim ng Kalakalan at Industriya |
Hon. Ramon Mangahas Lopez |
June 30, 2016 | |
Department of Transportation Kagawaran ng Transportasyon |
DOTr | Secretary of Transportation Kalihim ng Transportasyon |
Hon. Arthur Planta Tugade |
June 30, 2016 |
Officials with Cabinet-level rank
The following officials, while not heading Executive Departments, have the rank of Department Secretary and are part of the President's Cabinet:
| Department | Acronym | Office | Incumbent | in Office since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Secretary Tanggapan ng Kalihim Tagapagpaganap |
ES (TKT) | Executive Secretary Kalihim Tagapagpaganap |
Hon. Salvador Campo Medialdea | June 30, 2016 |
Office of the Cabinet Secretary Tanggapan ng Kalihim ng Gabinete[1] |
OCS (TKG) | Cabinet Secretary Kalihim ng Gabinete |
Hon. Karlo Alexei Bendigo Nograles | November 5, 2018 |
Office of the Presidential Spokesperson Tanggapan ng Tagapagsalita ng Pangulo |
OPS (TTP) | Presidential Spokesperson Tagapagsalita ng Pangulo |
Hon. Salvador San Buenaventura Panelo | October 11, 2018 |
Presidential Communications Operations Office Tanggapang Pampanguluhan sa Operasyong Pangkomunikasyon[2] |
PCOO (TPOP) | Head of the Presidential Communications Operations Office Puno ng Tanggapang Pampanguluhan sa Operasyong Pangkomunikasyon |
Hon. Jose Ruperto Martin Marfori Andanar | June 30, 2016 |
National Economic and Development Authority Pambansang Pangasiwaan sa Kabuhayan at Pagpapaunlad |
NEDA (PPKP) | Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority Direktor-Heneral ng Pambansang Pangasiwaan sa Kabuhayan at Pagpapaunlad |
Hon. Ernesto del Mar Pernia | June 30, 2016 |
Philippine Competition Commission Komisyon sa Kompetisyon ng Pilipinas |
PCC (KKP) | Chairperson of the Philippine Competition Commission Tagapangulo ng Komisyon sa Kompetisyon ng Pilipinas |
Hon. Arsenio Molina Balisacan | January 27, 2016 |
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Pangasiwaan sa Pagpapaunlad ng Kalakhang Maynila |
MMDA (PPKM) | Chairperson of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Tagapangulo ng Pangasiwaan sa Pagpapaunlad ng Kalakhang Maynila |
Hon. Danilo Delapuz Lim | May 22, 2017 |
Mindanao Development Authority Pangasiwaan sa Pagpapaunlad ng Mindanao |
MinDA (PPM) | Chairperson of the Mindanao Development Authority Tagapangulo ng Pangasiwaan sa Pagpapaunlad ng Mindanao |
Hon. Emmanuel Fantin Piñol | August 5, 2019 |
Cagayan Economic Zone Authority Pangasiwaan sa Sonang Pangkabuhayan ng Cagayan |
CEZA (PSPC) | Administrator and CEO of the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority Tagapangasiwa at Punong Opisyal Tagapagpaganap ng Pangasiwaan sa Sonang Pangkabuhayan ng Cagayan |
Hon. Raul Loyola Lambino (concurrent Presidential Assistant for Northern Luzon) |
July 5, 2017 |
Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council Sangguniang Tagapag-Ugnay sa Pagpapaunlad ng Pabahay at Kalungsuran |
HUDCC (SPPPP) | Chairperson of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council Tagapangulo ng Sangguniang Tagapag-Ugnay sa Pagpapaunlad ng Pabahay at Kalungsuran |
Hon. Eduardo Drueco del Rosario | July 12, 2017 |
National Anti-Poverty Commission Pambansang Komisyon Laban sa Kahirapan |
NAPC (PKLK) | Lead Convenor of the National Anti-Poverty Commission Pangunahing Tagapagtipon ng Pambansang Komisyon Laban sa Kahirapan |
Hon. Noel Kinazo Felongco | October 31, 2018 |
Commission on Higher Education Komisyon sa Lalong Mataas na Edukasyon |
CHED (KLME) | Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education Tagapangulo ng Komisyon sa Lalong Mataas na Edukasyon |
Hon. Julian Prospero Estabillo de Vera III | January 26, 2018 |
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Pangasiwaan sa Edukasyong Teknikal at Pagpapaunlad ng Kasanayan |
TESDA (PETPaK) | Director-General of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Direktor-Heneral ng Pangasiwaan sa Edukasyong Teknikal at Pagpapaunlad ng Kasanayan |
Hon. Isidro Samson Lapeña | October 30, 2018 |
National Commission for Culture and the Arts Pambansang Komisyon para sa Kultura at mga Sining |
NCCA (PKKS) | Chairperson of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts Tagapangulo ng Pambansang Komisyon para sa Kultura at mga Sining |
Hon. Virgilio Senadrin Almario |
January 5, 2017 |
Philippine Sports Commission Komisyon sa Laro ng Pilipinas |
PSC (KLP) | Chairperson of the Philippine Sports Commission Tagapangulo ng Komisyon sa Laro ng Pilipinas |
Hon. William Ramirez |
June 30, 2016 |
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Pambansang Tanggapan para sa Pagtugon ng Sakuna |
NDRRMC (PTPS) | Executive Director of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Direktor Tagapagpaganap ng Pambansang Tanggapan para sa Pagtugon ng Sakuna |
Hon. Ricardo Jalad | June 30, 2016 |
Climate Change Commission Komisyon sa Pagbabago ng Klima |
CCC (KPK) | Vice-Chairperson and Executive Director of the Climate Change Commission Pangalawang Tagapangulo at Direktor Tagapagpaganap ng Komisyon sa Pagbabago ng Klima |
Hon. Emmanuel Malabanan de Guzman | December 5, 2017 |
National Water Resources Board (Philippines) Pambansang Lupon ng Mapagkukunan ng Tubig |
NWRC (PLMT) | Executive Director of the National Water Resources Board Direktor Tagapagpaganap ng Pambansang Lupon ng Mapagkukunan ng Tubig |
Hon. Sevillo D. David Jr. | June 30, 2016 |
National Food Authority (Philippines) Pambansang Pangasiwaan ng Pagkain |
NFA (PPP) | Administrator of the National Food Authority Tagapangasiwa ng Pambansang Pangasiwaan ng Pagkain |
Hon. Judy Carol L. Dansal | June 11, 2019 |
Dangerous Drugs Board Lupon sa Mapanganib na Droga |
DDB (LMD) | Chairperson of the Dangerous Drugs Board Tagapangulo ng Lupon sa Mapanganib na Droga |
Hon. Catalino Salandanan Cuy | July 4, 2016 |
Commission on Filipinos Overseas Komisyon para sa mga Filipino sa Ibayong Dagat |
CFO(KPID) | Chairperson of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas Tagapangulo ng Komisyon para sa mga Filipino sa Ibayong Dagat |
Hon. Francisco Paredes Acosta | August 20, 2018 |
| Office of the Presidential Adviser on Overseas Filipino Workers Tanggapan ng Pampanguluhang Tagapayo sa mga Manggagawang Filipino sa Ibayong Dagat |
OPAOFWs (TPTMPID) | Presidential Adviser on Overseas Filipino Workers Pampanguluhang Tagapayo sa mga Manggagawang Filipino sa Ibayong Dagat |
Hon. Abdullah Derupong Mama-o | July 19, 2016 |
Office of the Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Tanggapan ng Punong Abogadong Pampanguluhan |
OCPLC (TPTPB) | Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Punong Abogadong Pampanguluhan |
Hon. Salvador San Buenaventura Panelo | June 30, 2016 |
Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Tanggapan ng Pampanguluhang Tagapayo sa Prosesong Pangkapayapaan |
OPAPP (TPTPP) | Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Pampanguluhang Tagapayo sa Prosesong Pangkapayapaan |
Hon. Carlito Guancing Galvez Jr. | December 21, 2018 |
Presidential Management Staff Pangkat sa Pampanguluhang Pamamahala |
PMS (PPP) | Head of the Presidential Management Staff Puno ng Pangkat sa Pampanguluhang Pamamahala |
Hon. Ferdinand Biliran Cui Jr. (Acting) |
June 30, 2016 |
Presidential Legislative Liaison Office Tanggapan ng Pampanguluhang Tagapag-ugnay Pambatasan |
PLLO (TTPL) | Presidential Adviser on Legislative Affairs and Head of the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office Pampanguluhang Tagapayo sa mga Ugnayang Pambatasan at Pinuno ng Tanggapan ng Pampanguluhang Tagapag-ugnay Pambatasan |
Hon. Adelino Baguio Sitoy | September 12, 2016 |
| Office of the Special Assistant to the President Tanggapan ng Natatanging Kawaksi ng Pangulo |
OSAP (TNKP) | Special Assistant to the President Natatanging Kawaksi ng Pangulo |
Hon. Jesus Melchor Vega Quitain Sr. (OIC) |
November 9, 2018 |
| Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas Tanggapan ng Pampanguluhang Kawaksi para sa Kabisayaan |
OPAV (TPKK) | Presidential Assistant for the Visayas Pampanguluhang Kawaksi para sa Kabisayaan |
Hon. Michael Lloyd Lee Dino | June 30, 2016 |
Office of the Political Adviser Tanggapan ng Tagapayong Politikal |
OPA (TTP) | Political Adviser Tagapayong Pulitikal |
Vacant | |
Office of the Solicitor General Tanggapan ng Tagausig Panlahat |
OSG (TTP) | Solicitor General Tagausig Panlahat |
Hon. Jose Callangan Calida | June 30, 2016 |
National Security Council Sanggunian sa Pambansang Seguridad |
NSC (PSP) | National Security Adviser and Director-General of the National Security Council Tagapayo sa Pambansang Seguridad at Direktor-Heneral ng Sanggunian sa Pambansang Seguridad |
Hon. Hermogenes Cendaña Esperon Jr. | June 30, 2016 |
National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Pambansang Komisyon sa mga Filipinong Muslim |
NCMF(PKLK) | Chairperson of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Tagapangulo ng Pambansang Komisyon sa mga Filipinong Muslim |
Hon. Saidamen Balt Pangarungan | July 9, 2018 |
Governance Commission on Government-Owned and/or -Controlled Corporations Komisyon para sa Pamamahala ng mga Korporasyong Pag-aari at/o Kontrolado ng Pamahalaan |
GCG (KPKPKP) | Chairperson of the Governance Commission on Government-Owned and/or -Controlled Corporations Tagapangulo ng Komisyon para sa Pamamahala ng mga Korporasyong Pag-aari at/o Kontrolado ng Pamahalaan |
Hon. Samuel Gallemit Dagpin Jr. | November 3, 2016 |
History
The foundation date of various departments vary, depending on whether their origin can be traced to the First Republic or during the American era. The listing of cabinet officials is particularly complicated during World War II, when there were two governments, the Commonwealth of the Philippines first in unoccupied areas and then in exile, and the various governments established by the Japanese.
First Republic
Until the Tejeros Convention in 1897, government functions were conducted by the Katipunan. The convention decided to replace the Katipunan with a provisional revolutionary government. This was in turn replaced by the Biak na Bato Republic which in turn was disbanded because of the Pact of Biak na Bato. The Revolutionary movement was then led in exile by the Hong Kong Junta. The Revolution resumed in May, 1898 and resulted in what is officially considered the first actual (in contrast to provisional or preparatory) government, that of the First Republic. Constitution of the First Republic explicitly stated the government ministries to be formed.
| Office | Name | Term |
|---|---|---|
| President of the Cabinet[3][4][5][4] | Apolinario Mabini | January 2 — May 7, 1899[5] |
| Pedro Paterno | May 7 — November 13, 1899[5][lower-alpha 1] | |
| Secretary of Foreign Affairs[3][4] | Apolinario Mabini | October 1, 1898 — May 7, 1899[5] |
| Secretary of the Interior[3][4] | Teodoro Sandico | January 2 — May 7, 1899[5] |
| Secretary of Finance[3][4] | Mariano Trías | January 2 — May 7, 1899[5] |
| Hugo Ilagan | May 7 — November 13, 1899[5][lower-alpha 1] | |
| Severino de las Alas | May 7 — November 13, 1899[5][lower-alpha 1] | |
| Secretary of War and Marine[3][4] | Baldomero Aguinaldo | July 15, 1898 — May 7, 1899[5] |
| Mariano Trías | May 7 — November 13, 1899[5][lower-alpha 1] | |
| Secretary of Justice | Gregorio Araneta | September 2, 1898 — May 7, 1899[5] |
| Secretary of Welfare[3][4][lower-alpha 2] | Gracio Gonzaga | January 2 — May 7, 1899[5] |
| Felipe Buencamino | May 7 — November 13, 1899[5][lower-alpha 1] | |
| Maximo Paterno | May 7 — November 13, 1899[5][lower-alpha 1] | |
| Secretary of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce[3][4] | Leon Maria Guerrero | May 7 — November 13, 1899[5][lower-alpha 1] |
- Notes
- Several sources assert that shortly after installation of the Paterno cabinet, General Antonio Luna arrested Paterno and some or all of the cabinet secretaries.[6][7] At least one source asserts that the Mabini cabinet was reinstalled after the arrests.[7] Another source asserts that those arrested were released on orders of President Aguinaldo, but does not provide any indication about whether the Mabini or the Paterno cabinet was in office after the release.[6]
- In the Mabini cabinet, the Secretary of Welfare had responsibility for Public Instruction, Communications & Public Works, and Agriculture, Industry & Commerce.[5]
The cabinet only met in a few times in 1899.
Paterno Cabinet (May 7, 1899 - November 13, 1899)
- Pedro Paterno - Prime Minister
- Leon Ma. Guerrero - Agriculture, Industry and Commerce
- Hugo Ilagan - Finance
- Felipe Buencamino - Foreign Affairs
- Severino de las Alas - Interior
- Aguedo Velarde - Public Instruction
- Maximo Paterno - Public Works and Communications
- Mariano Trias - National Defense
Philippine Islands
Under the Philippine Commission, and then after the Philippine Legislature established a bicameral legislature, the American colonial government established cabinet offices appointed by the Governor-General of the Philippines, that continued up to the Commonwealth of the Philippines. The Executive power was wielded by the Governor-General of the Philippines. Among cabinet officials, Filipinos and Americans held various posts, except for that of Secretary of Public Instruction, which was reserved for an American, specifically, the Vice Governor-General.
Commonwealth of the Philippines
With autonomy achieved, the President of the Philippines appointed the cabinet members.
Philippine Executive Commission
Established in response to a directive from the Imperial Japanese Army, the Philippine Executive Commission assumed administrative responsibility over government in Japanese-occupied areas of the country.
War Cabinet of the Commonwealth
The existence of war resulted in the consolidation of cabinet portfolios and the formation of a war cabinet. The war cabinet system was reorganized several sometimes.
Second Republic
The Second Republic replaced the Philippine Executive Commission. Cabinet officials gave up the title of commissioners and became known as ministers.
Restoration of the Commonwealth
The Commonwealth of the Philippines was restored on Philippine soil in October, 1944, and formally restored in terms of its authority in February, 1945.
Third Republic
After recognition of Philippine Independence in 1946 by the United States, the former Commonwealth now as a Republic under the 1935 Constitution continues its function stated therein until 1972 when Marcos declared Martial Law and wielded dictatorial rule.
Fourth Republic
In 1978, under the 1973 Constitution, the departments were renamed into ministries. The 1973 Constitution originally set up a Parliamentary Form of governance, but this was amended before its full implementation into a Semi-presidential Form of government under Marcos' dictatorial will. In 1981, Martial Law was lifted, the regular Parliament convenes with Cesar Virata being voted Prime Minister and as well as Finance Minister.
Fifth Republic
Under her revolutionary powers, President Corazon Aquino abolished the system of government ministries and restored the department system. With the ratification of the 1987 Constitution, this change became permanent.
List of Cabinets of the Philippines
See also
Notes
References
- Division of Labor: Presidential Management Staff, Executive Office, and Office of the Cabinet Secretary, Official Gazette (Philippines), retrieved 2012-11-08
- Presidential Communications Operations Office website, retrieved 2018-07-10
- Guevara, Sulpico, ed. (2005). "Title IX The Secretaries of Government". The laws of the first Philippine Republic (the laws of Malolos) 1898-1899. Ann Arbor, Michigan: University of Michigan Library (published 1972). p. 115. Retrieved 2016-08-08.
- Tucker, Spencer (2009). The Encyclopedia of the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars: A Political, Social, and Military History. ABC-CLIO. p. 496. ISBN 978-1-85109-951-1.
- "Master List of Cabinet Members since 1899" (PDF). Philippine Government. Retrieved 2016-10-20.
- Constantino, Renato; Constantino, Letizia R. (1975). A History of the Philippines. NYU Press. p. 223. ISBN 978-0-85345-394-9.
- Golay, Frank H. (1997), Face of Empire: United States-Philippine relations, 1898-1946, Ateneo de Manila University Press, p. 50, ISBN 978-971-550-254-2