 President-electRodrigo Duterte (left) and outgoing PresidentBenigno Aquino III (right) meet at the President's Hall Sala inMalacañang for a courtesy call before theformal inaugural ceremony begins | |
| Formation | May 9, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | Quasi-governmental-private |
| Purpose | Peaceful and organized transfer of power |
| Headquarters | Manila andDavao City |
Outgoing President of the Philippines | Benigno Aquino III |
President-elect of the Philippines | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Website | https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/featured/presidential-transition/ |
Thepresidential transition of Rodrigo Duterte started when then-Davao CitymayorRodrigo Duterte won thePhilippine presidential election onMay 9, 2016. Duterte topped theofficial count by theCongress of the Philippines on May 27, 2016, with 16,601,997 votes, 6.6 million more than his closest rival. The joint bicameralCongress proclaimed Duterte as thePresident-elect andLeni Robredo as theVice President-elect on May 30, 2016.[1][2][3]
At the time the presidential transition team was organized, Duterte was leading by a significant margin at the unofficial count by theCommission on Elections (COMELEC) and theParish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV).[4]
The transition lasted until the day of the president-elect'sinauguration on June 30, 2016.
On May 10, 2016, the camp of presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte announced that a transition committee had been created to handle the presidential transition of Duterte to the day of his formal inauguration as president. The committee would be composed of an overall transition committee and three sub-committees, namely a selection committee, a policy group committee and an inauguration committee.[5] The transition team was finalized the next day and held their first meeting at the Marco Polo Hotel inDavao City.[6]
On May 13, 2016, a transition team divided into six clusters was announced as commencing the process of selecting potentialcabinet members.[7] Duterte's spokesman, Peter Laviña, said that the division would hasten the process of receiving nominations of and suggestions for potential members of the Cabinet as well as sub-Cabinet positions and heads for the various agencies. Laviña stated that the criteria for selection include shared vision, integrity, competence, and ability and willingness to sacrifice.Bong Go, another member of the transition team, quoted Duterte that the criteria for selection for the heads of theArmed Forces of the Philippines and thePhilippine National Police will be based on merits, on seniority, and on loyalty to the government and the country.[7]
More women are being planned for Duterte's cabinet. Duterte had appointed numerous women to leadership posts when he was mayor of Davao City.[8]
| Social development | Peace and security | Economic development |
|---|---|---|
| Leoncio Evasco Jr. | Christopher Go | Carlos Dominguez III |
| Judiciary | GOCCs (Government-owned and controlled corporations) | Infrastructure development |
| Salvador Medialdea | Loreto Ata | Peter Laviña |
On May 12, 2016, the administration of PresidentBenigno Aquino III has also created their own committee for the presidential transition of Rodrigo Duterte. The Presidential Transition Committee (PTC) is set to coordinate with Duterte's transition team and will be submitting reports to them. The Agency Focal Person of the transition body is Executive SecretaryPaquito Ochoa, Jr.[9]
| Paquito Ochoa, Jr. (Executive Secretary) Agency Focal Person |
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| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Rodrigo Roa Duterte[10] |
| Vice President | Maria Leonor G. Robredo |
| Cabinet Secretary | Leoncio B. Evasco, Jr.[11][12] |
| Executive Secretary | Salvador Medialdea[12][13] |
| Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary | Martin Andanar[14] |
| Presidential Spokesperson | Harry Roque |
| Secretary of Agrarian Reform | Rafael V. Mariano[note 1] |
| Secretary of Agriculture | Manny Piñol[12][19] |
| Secretary of Budget and Management | Benjamin Diokno[12][20] |
| Secretary of Education | Leonor Briones[12][20] |
| Secretary of Energy | Alfonso Cusi[12][21] |
| Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources | Roy Cimatu |
| Secretary of Finance | Carlos Dominguez III[12][22] |
| Secretary of Foreign Affairs | Teodoro Locsin |
| Secretary of Health | Francisco Duque |
| Secretary of Information and Communications Technology | Rodolfo Salalima[23] |
| Secretary of the Interior and Local Government | Eduardo Año |
| Secretary of Justice | Menardo Guevarra[12][24] |
| Secretary of Labor and Employment | Silvestre Bello III[note 1] |
| Secretary of National Defense | Delfin Lorenzana[12] |
| Secretary of Public Works and Highways | Mark Villar[12][25] |
| Secretary of Science and Technology | Fortunato de la Peña[12] |
| Secretary of Social Welfare and Development | Emmanuel A. Leyco -OIC |
| Secretary of Tourism | Bernadette Romulo-Puyat |
| Secretary of Trade and Industry | Ramon Lopez[26] |
| Secretary of Transportation | Arthur Tugade[12][27] |
| Special Assistant to the President/Presidential Management Staff chief | Christopher Go[14] |
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Undersecretary of Agriculture (High Value Crops) | Evelyn Laviña[28] |
| Undersecretary of the Interior and Local Government (Police Matters) | Catalino Cuy[12] |
| Undersecretary of Labor and Employment | Joel Maglunsod[note 1][14] |
| Undersecretary of National Defense (Civil Veterans and Retirees affairs) | Eduardo del Rosario[14] |
| Undersecretary of National Defense (Finance, Ammunitions, Installations and Materials) | Raymundo de Vera Elefante[29] |
| Undersecretary/Presidential Adviser on Economic Affairs and Information Technology Communications | Ramon Jacinto[30] |
| Undersecretary/Presidential Adviser on Military Affairs | Arthur Tabaquero[29] |
| Undersecretary of Tourism (Advocacy and Public Affairs) | Kat de Castro[31] |
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| National Security Adviser | Hermogenes Esperon[12] |
| AFPChief of Staff | Gilbert Gapay |
| Bureau of Customs Chief | Rey Leonardo Guerrero |
| Bureau of Immigration Chief | Jaime Morente[12] |
| BIR Commissioner | Cesar Dulay[12] |
| BIR Deputy Commissioner | Lanee David[32] |
| BIR Deputy Commissioner | Jesus Clint Aranas[32] |
| Director General of theNational Economic and Development Authority | Ernesto Pernia[12][16] |
| LTFRB Chief | Atty.Martin Delgra III[12] |
| LTO Chief | Edgar Galvante[12][14] |
| National Anti-Poverty Commission Chief | Liza Maza[note 1] |
| National Intelligence Coordinating Agency Chief | Alex Paul Monteagudo[12] |
| NBI Chief | Dante Gierran[12] |
| NDRRMC Chief | Ricardo Jalad[12] |
| National Telecommunications Commission Chief | Gamaliel Cordoba[12] |
| Presidential Adviser on thePeace Process | Jesus Dureza (adviser on theMoro conflict)[12][33][34] |
| Silvestre Bello III (adviser on thecommunist rebellion in the Philippines;concurrently DOLE Secretary)[12][34] | |
| Prospero de Vera III (adviser on the communist rebellion in the Philippines;concurrently CHED Commissioner)[35] | |
| Presidential Assistant for theVisayas | Michael Diño[12][36] |
| PAGCOR Chairman | Andrea Domingo[12][19] |
| PAGCOR Assistant Vice President for Community Relation and Services Department | Arnell Ignacio[37] |
| PDEA Chief | Aaron N. Aquino |
| PNP Chief | Ronald dela Rosa |
| Chief Presidential Legal Counsel | Salvador Panelo[38] |
| Presidential Security Group Chief | Col. Lope C. Dagoy, PA |
| Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager and Member of the Board of Directors | Alexander Balutan[39] |
| Philippine Sports Commission Chairman | Butch Ramirez[40] |
| Solicitor General | Jose Calida[12][41] |
| Presidential Adviser for Sports | Dennis Uy[42] |
| Chairperson of the Film Development Council of the Philippines | Liza Diño-Seguerra[43] |
| Chief Operations Officer of the Tourism Promotions Board | Cesar Montano[44] |
| Administrator of National Irrigation Administration | Peter Laviña[45] |
| Chairperson of the National Youth Commission | Aiza Seguerra[46] |
| Special Envoy toChina | Fidel V. Ramos[47] |
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Secretary of National Defense | Gilbert Teodoro[48] |
| Secretary of Education | Peter Laurel[48] |
| Secretary of the Interior and Local Government | Leoncio Evasco Jr.[49] |
Duterte said in a press conference on May 31, that he will not appoint a Cabinet position for Vice President Leni Robredo, saying that Robredo is from the "opposite side", and the appointment of Robredo as one of the members of his cabinet could further hurt his friendship and alliance with SenatorBongbong Marcos, Robredo's closest rival in the vice presidential election.[50][51]
Australia: On May 20, theAustralian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade released a congratulatory message saying that Australia is looking forward to work with the new Philippine government in developing theAustralia–Philippines bilateral relations and "address shared regional and global challenges." The statement also said that the two countries "share similar values and interests, including a commitment to democracy, and a determination to work for peace, security andeconomic growth." The statement came after Duterte'scontroversial remarks on a rape incident on an Australian missionary during the1989 Davao hostage crisis, which was condemned by Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Amanda Gorely and prompted Duterte to urge Australia to cut ties with the Philippines if he was elected president.[52]
Canada:Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau called Duterte and congratulated the President-elect on his victory in the elections. Duterte apologized to Trudeau over the beheading ofJohn Ridsdel, a Canadian taken hostage by theAbu Sayyaf Group in April.[53]
China:Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokespersonHong Lei congratulated Duterte on behalf of the Chinese government during a press briefing and expressed hope for a development inChina–Philippines relations under the new administration. When asked about the two countries' relations amid theterritorial disputes in the South China Sea, Hong said that China "stands ready to work alongside the new Philippine government to properly deal with relevant disputes through friendly dialogue and bring bilateral ties back to the track of sound development."[54] On May 30,PresidentXi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Duterte expressing hope that China and the Philippines can "get back on the track of healthy development" and continue to enjoy their "historical friendship".[55]
European Union:European CouncilPresidentDonald Tusk andEuropean CommissionPresidentJean-Claude Juncker wrote a congratulatory letter to Duterte saying that the Philippines and the European Union share a "close partnership grounded in a long history and in strong mutual interests" and expressed hope that the Philippines would support the European Union's interest in joining theEast Asia Summit.[56]
Germany:ChancellorAngela Merkel sent a congratulatory letter to Duterte on June 1, expressing willingness to continue deepeningGermany–Philippines relations, saying that the two countries' relations are characterized by friendship and trust "that includes our shared conviction that democracy, human rights, the rule of law and inclusive economic growth are indispensable for sustainable development." Merkel also expressed hope for the resolution of theBangsamoro peace process.[57]
Israel: Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Effie Ben Matityau congratulated Duterte during a speech on May 12. Matityau said that Israel is looking forward to developing their "special friendship" with the Philippines through the Duterte administration, saying that theIsrael–Philippines relations is special because it started before the two countries became fully independent.[58]
Japan:Prime MinisterShinzo Abe through his special advisor Katsuyuki Kawai congratulated president-elect Duterte for his victory in the 2016 elections. Japan also expressed their support to the Philippine government's decision to elevate the case on the territorial dispute in theSouth China Sea in the International Arbital Tribunal.[59]
Singapore:PresidentTony Tan andPrime MinisterLee Hsien Loong both wrote letters to Duterte congratulating him on his victory. In his letter, President Tan expressed confidence that Duterte would lead theeconomy of the Philippines into "greater heights" and extended an invitation for the president-elect to visit Singapore after he is inaugurated. Prime Minister Lee wrote to wish Duterte "good health and success in his position" and expressed interest in working with him "for the benefit of their countries, peoples andASEAN."[60]
South Korea: South Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Kim Jae-shin paid a visit to Duterte in Davao City on June 2 to congratulate him and discuss the expansion ofPhilippines–South Korea relations, saying: "We hope under his leadership, the Philippines will continue to develop further and further. We want to expand our bilateral relations. Both countries will cooperate in a mutually beneficial way." Kim also said that the South Korean government vowed to assist Duterte in achieving his anti-crime policies by donatingpatrol cars and motorcycles worth $6.6 million.[61]
United States:PresidentBarack Obama was the first foreign head of state or government to greet Duterte, calling him over the phone to congratulate him over his victory in the election. Duterte and Obama reaffirmed theclose relationship between the Philippines and United States.[62]In a press conference held in his hometown,Davao City, on May 31, 2016,President-elect Duterte answered a question regarding the slay of journalists by stating that it has been corrupt journalists who have become targets for assassination. He further stated that journalists are not exempted by assassins simply by virtue of their being journalists.[63] He also said there was no excuse for journalists who engaged in corrupt activities and took bribes.[64]
Duterte's statements became controversial after media groups expressed outrage towards the President-elect the following day.[65] Killings of journalists in the past were cited, particularly those of58 journalists killed by a political clan inMaguindanao in 2009, along with those of a recorded 176 journalists murdered since the corruption-plagued Martial Law era underFerdinand Marcos, the total of which has marked the Philippines as one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists to work in.[66] Furthermore, Duterte's controversial statement was made three days after another journalist was shot dead by two unidentified men inManila.[67]
As a result of the controversy and a consequent suggestion by an international journalists group to the Philippine media to boycott Duterte's press conferences, Duterte in turn stated that he will no longer grant interviews to journalists from the privately owned media organizations until the end of his term in 2022 and instead air announcements and press releases through Government-ownedPeople's Television Network (PTV Channel 4),[68] expressly to avoid queries that could elicit soundbite statements from him that would result in further controversy, with Duterte adding that he does not need the private media.[69] However, this was only lasted for 2 months, after the now-President Duterte hold a press conference with journalists at the Malacañang Palace on August 1, 2016.[70]
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