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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 19 executive departments and the heads of other several other minor agencies and offices that are subordinate to the President of the Philippines.
The Cabinet secretaries are tasked to advise the President on the different affairs of the state like agriculture, budget, finance, education, social welfare, national defense, foreign affairs, 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.
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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. | ” |
The men and women listed below form the cabinet of the incumbent President Benigno S. Aquino III, and are the heads of the Executive Departments of the Philippines.
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 (KRP) | Secretary of Agrarian Reform Kalihim ng Repormang Pansakahan |
Virgilio De Los Reyes | June 30, 2010 |
| Department of Agriculture Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka |
DA (KPS) | Secretary of Agriculture Kalihim ng Pagsasaka |
Proceso Alcala | June 30, 2010 |
| Department of Budget and Management Kagawaran ng Pagbabadyet at Pamamahala |
DBM (KPP) | Secretary of Budget and Management Kalihim ng Pagbabadyet at Pamamahala |
Florencio Abad | June 30, 2010 |
| Department of Education Kagawaran ng Edukasyon |
DepEd (KEd) | Secretary of Education Kalihim ng Edukasyon |
Br. Armin Luistro FSC | June 30, 2010 |
| Department of Energy Kagawaran ng Enerhiya |
DOE (KEn) | Secretary of Energy Kalihim ng Enerhiya |
Jose Rene Almendras | June 30, 2010 |
| Department of Environment and Natural Resources Kagawaran ng Kapaligiran at Likas na Kayamanan |
DENR (KKLK) | Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources Kalihim ng Kapaligiran at Likas na Kayamanan |
Ramon Paje | June 30, 2010 |
| Department of Finance Kagawaran ng Pananalapi |
DOF (KNPN) | Secretary of Finance Kalihim ng Pananalapi |
Cesar Purisima | June 30, 2010 |
| Department of Foreign Affairs Kagawaran ng Ugnayang Panlabas |
DFA (KUP) | Secretary of Foreign Affairs Kalihim ng Ugnayang Panlabas |
Albert Del Rosario | February 23, 2011 |
| Department of Health Kagawaran ng Kalusugan |
DOH (KNKL) | Secretary of Health Kalihim ng Kalusugan |
Dr. Enrique Ona | June 30, 2010 |
| Department of the Interior and Local Government Kagawaran ng Interyor at Pamahalaang Lokal |
DILG (KIPL) | Secretary of Interior and Local Government Kalihim ng Interyor at Pamahalaang Lokal |
Jesse Robredo | July 9, 2010 |
| Department of Justice Kagawaran ng Katarungan |
DOJ (KNKT) | Secretary of Justice Kalihim ng Katarungan |
Leila De Lima | June 30, 2010 |
| Department of Labor and Employment Kagawaran ng Paggawa at Empleyo |
DOLE (KNPE) | Secretary of Labor and Employment Kalihim ng Paggawa at Empleyo |
Rosalinda Baldoz | June 30, 2010 |
| Department of National Defense Kagawaran ng Tanggulang Pambansa |
DND (KTP) | Secretary of National Defense Kalihim ng Tanggulang Pambansa |
Voltaire Gazmin | June 30, 2010 |
| Department of Public Works and Highways Kagawaran ng Pagawaing Bayan at Lansangan |
DPWH (KPBL) | Secretary of Public Works and Highways Kalihim ng Pagawaing Bayan at Lansangan |
Rogelio Singson | June 30, 2010 |
| Department of Science and Technology Kagawaran ng Agham at Teknolohiya |
DOST (KNAT) | Secretary of Science and Technology Kalihim ng Agham at Teknolohiya |
Dr. Mario Montejo | June 30, 2010 |
| Department of Social Welfare and Development Kagawaran ng Kagalingang Panlipunan at Pagpapaunlad |
DSWD (KKPP) | Secretary of Social Welfare and Development Kalihim ng Kagalingang Panlipunan at Pagpapaunlad |
Corazon Soliman | June 30, 2010 |
| Department of Tourism Kagawaran ng Turismo |
DOT (KNT) | Secretary of Tourism Kalihim ng Turismo |
Ramon Jimenez | September 2, 2011 |
| Department of Trade and Industry Kagawaran ng Kalakalan at Industriya |
DTI (KKI) | Secretary of Trade and Industry Kalihim ng Kalakalan at Industriya |
Gregory Domingo | June 30, 2010 |
| Department of Transportation and Communications Kagawaran ng Transportasyon at Komunikasyon |
DOTC (KNTK) | Secretary of Transportation and Communications Kalihim ng Transportasyon at Komunikasyon |
Manuel Roxas II | July 4, 2011 |
Some positions have cabinet-level rank, but are not Secretaries of Executive Departments, meaning those people are permitted to attend Cabinet meetings for special purposes. They are the following:
| Department | Acronym | Office | Incumbent | in Office since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office of the Vice President Tanggapan ng Pangalawang Pangulo |
OVP (TPP) | Vice President Pangalawang Pangulo |
Jejomar Binay | June 30 , 2010 |
| Executive Office of the President Tanggapang Tagapagpaganap ng Pangulo |
EOP (TTP) | Executive Secretary Kalihim ng Tagapagpaganap |
Paquito "Jojo" Ochoa, Jr. | June 30, 2010 |
| Presidential Management Staff Pamunuan ng Pampanguluhang Pamamahala |
PMS (PNPP) | Head of the Presidential Management Staff Pinuno ng Pampanguluhang Pamamahala |
Julia Abad | June 30, 2010 |
| Presidential Communications Group Pangkat sa Pampanguluhang Komunikasyon |
PCG (PPK) | Presidential Spokesperson Tagapagsalita ng Pangulo |
Edwin Lacierda | June 30, 2010 |
| Secretary of the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office | Ramon "Ricky" Carandang | July 30, 2010 | ||
| Secretary of the Presidential Communications Operations Office | Herminio "Sonny" Coloma | July 30, 2010 | ||
| Commission on Higher Education Komisyon sa Mas Mataas na Edukasyon |
CHED (KMME) | Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education Tagapangulo ng Komisyon sa Mas Mataas na Edukasyon |
Patricia Licuanan | June 30, 2010 |
| Commission on Information and Communications Technology Komisyon sa Teknolohiyang Pang-impormasyon at Pangkomunikasyon |
CICT (KTPP) | Chairman of the Commission on Information and Communications Technology Tagapangulo ng Komisyon sa Teknolohiyang Pang-impormasyon at Pangkomunikasyon |
Ivan John Uy | June 30, 2010 |
| Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council Sangguniang Pang-koordinasyon sa Pamamahay at Pambayang Pagpapaunlad |
HUDCC (SPPPP) | Chairman of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council Tagapangulo ng Sangguniang Pang-koordinasyon sa Pamamahay at Pambayang Pagpapaunlad |
Jejomar Binay | July 20, 2010 |
| Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Pangasiwaan sa Pagpapaunlad ng Kalakhang Maynila |
MMDA (PPKM) | Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Tagapangulo ng Pangasiwaan sa Pagpapaunlad ng Kalakhang Maynila |
Francis Tolentino | June 30, 2010 |
| National Security Council Pambansang Sangguniang Panseguridad |
NSC (PSP) | National Security Adviser Tagapayo sa Pambansang Seguridad |
Cesar Garcia | July 9, 2010 |
| 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 |
Cayetano Paderanga, Jr. | June 30, 2010 |
| Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Tanggapan ng Tagapayo ng Pangulo para sa Prosesong Pangkapayapaan |
OPAPP (TTPPP) | Presidential Adviser on Peace Process Tagapayo ng Pangulo para sa Prosesong Pangkapayapaan |
Teresita Deles | June 30, 2010 |
| Office of the Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Tanggapan ng Punong Tagapayo ng Pangulo sa Batas |
OCPLC (TPTPB) | Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Punong Tagapayo ng Pangulo sa Batas |
Eduardo De Mesa | June 30, 2010 |
| National Anti-Poverty Commission Pambansang Komisyon Laban sa Kahirapan |
NAPC (PKLK) | Lead Convenor of the National Anti-Poverty Commission Punong Tagapagtanghal ng Pambansang Komisyon Laban sa Kahirapan |
Jose Eliseo "Joel" Rocamora | September 20, 2010 |
| Commission on Filipinos Overseas Komisyon para sa mga Pilipino sa Ibayong Dagat |
CFO (KPID) | Chairman of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas Tagapangulo ng Komisyon para sa mga Pilipino sa Ibayong Dagat |
Imelda M. Nicolas | November 5, 2010 |
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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.
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.
Mabini Cabinet (January 21, 1899 - May 7, 1899)
Paterno Cabinet (May 7, 1899 - November 13, 1899)
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.
With autonomy achieved, the President of the Philippines appointed the cabinet.
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.
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 times.
The Second Republic replaced the Philippine Executive Commission. Cabinet officials gave up the title of commissioners and became known as ministers.
The Commonwealth of the Philippines was restored on Philippine soil in October, 1944, and formally restored in terms of its authority in February, 1945.
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.
In 1978, under the 1973 Constitution a Parliamentary Form of governance was established and departments were renamed into ministries establishing the formal ministry system since the First Republic but 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.
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.
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