President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administered the oath of office to 10 ad interim appointees, underscoring his administration’s commitment to stronger accountability, transparent governance, and better public services.

Marcos recognized the work of the secretaries in their departments, and their appointment reflects the administration’s continued confidence in their leadership to serve the Filipino people with the effective implementation of government programs.

Among those who took their oath were Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida.

Also sworn in were Public Works and Highways Secretary Giovanni Lopez, Labor and Employment Secretary Francis Tolentino and Health Secretary Edwin Mercado.

The other appointees were Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna, Tourism Secretary Maria Bernardita Mathay and Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon.

Completing the list were Budget and Management Secretary Kim Robert De Leon and Philippine Space Agency Director General Gay Jane Perez.

The officials’ ad interim appointments remain subject to confirmation by the Commission on Appointments composed of representatives from the Senate and the House of Representatives. Presidential News Desk