Presidential transition of Rodrigo Duterte
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President-elect Rodrigo Roa Duterte (left) and outgoing President Benigno S. Aquino III (right) meet at the President's Hall Sala in Malacañang for a courtesy call before the formal inaugural ceremony begins | |
| Formation | May 9, 2016 |
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| Type | Quasi-governmental-private |
| Purpose | Peaceful and organized transfer of power |
| Headquarters | Manila and Davao City |
Outgoing President of the Philippines | Benigno Aquino III |
President-elect of the Philippines | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Slogan | Change is Coming |
| Website | http://www.gov.ph/featured/presidential-transition/ |
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The presidential transition of Rodrigo Duterte started when then-Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte won the Philippine presidential election on May 9, 2016. Duterte topped the official count by the Congress of the Philippines on May 27, 2016, with 16,601,997 votes, 6.6 million more than his closest rival. The joint bicameral Congress proclaimed Duterte as the President-elect and Leni Robredo as the Vice 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 the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV).[4]
The transition lasted until the day of the President-elect's inauguration on June 30, 2016.
Transition
Duterte's transition committee
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 in Davao City.[6]
On May 13, 2016, a transition team divided into six clusters was announced as commencing the process of selecting potential cabinet 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. Christopher Go, another member of the transition team, quoted Duterte that the criteria for selection for the heads of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine 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 |
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| Leoncio Evasco Jr. | Christopher Go | Carlos Dominguez III |
| Judiciary | GOCCs (Government-owned and controlled corporations) |
Infrastructure development |
| Salvador Medialdea | Loreto Ata | Peter Laviña |
Aquino's presidential committee
On May 12, 2016, the administration of President Benigno 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 Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Jr..[9]
| Paquito Ochoa, Jr. (Executive Secretary) Agency Focal Person |
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Cabinet
Undersecretaries
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Undersecretary of Agriculture (High Value Crops) | Evelyn Laviña[31] |
| 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[32] |
| Undersecretary/Presidential Adviser on Economic Affairs and Information Technology Communications | Ramon Jacinto[33] |
| Undersecretary/Presidential Adviser on Military Affairs | Arthur Tabaquero[32] |
| Undersecretary of Tourism (Advocacy and Public Affairs) | Kat de Castro[34] |
Other officials
| Title | Name |
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| National Security Adviser | Hermogenes Esperon[12] |
| AFP Chief of Staff | Gen. Ricardo Visaya[12][35] |
| Bureau of Customs Chief | Nicanor Faeldon[12] |
| Bureau of Immigration Chief | Jaime Morente[12] |
| BIR Commissioner | Cesar Dulay[12] |
| BIR Deputy Commissioner | Lanee David[36] |
| BIR Deputy Commissioner | Jesus Clint Aranas[36] |
| Director General of the National Economic and Development Authority | Ernesto Pernia[12][17] |
| LTFRB Chief | Martin Delgra[12] |
| LTO Chief | Edgar Galvante[12][14] |
| National Anti-Poverty Commission Chief | Liza Maza[note 1] |
| National Intelligence Coordinating Agency Chief | Alex Monteagudo[12] |
| NBI Chief | Dante Gierran[12] |
| NDRRMC Chief | Ricardo Jalad[12] |
| National Telecommunications Commission Chief | Gamaliel Cordoba[12] |
| Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process | Jesus Dureza (adviser on the Moro conflict)[12][37][38] |
| Silvestre Bello III (adviser on the CPP–NPA–NDF rebellion; concurrently DOLE Secretary)[12][38] | |
| Prospero de Vera III (adviser on the CPP–NPA–NDF rebellion; concurrently CHED Commissioner)[39] | |
| Presidential Assistant for the Visayas | Michael Diño[12][40] |
| PAGCOR Chairman | Andrea Domingo[12][20] |
| PAGCOR Assistant Vice President for Community Relation and Services Department | Arnell Ignacio[41] |
| PDEA Chief | Isidro Lapeña[12] |
| PNP Chief | Chief Supt. Ronald de la Rosa[12][42] |
| Chief Presidential Legal Counsel | Salvador Panelo[43] |
| Presidential Security Group Chief | Col. Rolando Bautista[12][44] |
| Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager and Member of the Board of Directors | Alexander Balutan[45] |
| Philippine Sports Commission Chairman | Butch Ramirez[46] |
| Solicitor General | Jose Calida[12][47] |
| Presidential Adviser for Sports | Dennis Uy[48] |
| Special Envoy to China | Fidel V. Ramos[49] |
Declined
| Position | Name |
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| Secretary of National Defense | Gilbert Teodoro[50] |
| Secretary of Education | Peter Laurel[50] |
| Secretary of the Interior and Local Government | Leoncio Evasco Jr.[51] |
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 Senator Bongbong Marcos, Robredo's closest rival in the vice presidential election.[52][53]
International reactions
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Australia: On May 20, the Australian 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 the Australia–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 and economic growth." The statement came after Duterte's controversial remarks on a rape incident on an Australian missionary during the 1989 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.[54] -
Canada: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called Duterte and congratulated the President-elect on his victory in the elections. Duterte apologized to Trudeau over the beheading of John Ridsdel, a Canadian taken hostage by the Abu Sayyaf Group in April.[55] -
China: Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Hong Lei congratulated Duterte on behalf of the Chinese government during a press briefing and expressed hope for a development in China–Philippines relations under the new administration. When asked about the two countries' relations amid the territorial 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."[56] On May 30, President Xi 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".[57] -
European Union: European Council President Donald Tusk and European Commission President Jean-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 the East Asia Summit.[58] -
Germany: Chancellor Angela Merkel sent a congratulatory letter to Duterte on June 1, expressing willingness to continue deepening Germany–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 the Bangsamoro peace process.[59] -
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 the Israel–Philippines relations is special because it started before the two countries became fully independent.[60] -
Japan: Prime Minister Shinzo 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 the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) in the International Arbital Tribunal.[61] -
Singapore: President Tony Tan and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong both wrote letters to Duterte congratulating him on his victory. In his letter, President Tan expressed confidence that Duterte would lead the economy 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 and ASEAN."[62] -
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 of Philippines–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 donating patrol cars and motorcycles worth $6.6 million.[63] -
United States: President Barack 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 the close relationship between the Philippines and United States.[64]
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.[65] He also said there was no excuse for journalists who engaged in corrupt activities and took bribes.[66]
Duterte's statements became controversial after media groups expressed outrage towards the President-elect the following day.[67] Killings of journalists in the past were cited, particularly those of 58 journalists killed by a political clan in Maguindanao in 2009, along with those of a recorded 176 journalists murdered since the corruption-plagued Martial Law era under Ferdinand Marcos, the total of which has marked the Philippines as one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists to work in.[68] Furthermore, Duterte's controversial statement was made three days after another journalist was shot dead by two unidentified men in Manila.[69]
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, 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.[70] 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.[71]
See also
- Rodrigo Duterte presidential campaign, 2016
- Inauguration of Rodrigo Duterte
- Presidency of Rodrigo Duterte
Notes
- 1 2 3 4 5 Duterte has offered the secretaryship of four departments to leftists.[16] The following appointees are:
- Rafael V. Mariano – Department of Agrarian Reform[12]
- Silvestre Bello III – Department of Labor and Employment[17]
- Judy Taguiwalo – Department of Social Welfare and Development[12]
- 1 2 Yasay accepted the post and will serve in an acting capacity until Cayetano's appointment at least a year later or 2017 due to a one-year provision banning the appointing of losing candidates in the 2016 elections.[12][25]
References
- ↑ "Official count: Duterte is new president, Robredo is vice president". CNN Philippines. May 27, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
- ↑ "Lawmakers set Monday proclamation for Duterte, Robredo". CNN Philippines. May 28, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
- ↑ "Duterte, Robredo proclaimed new President, VP; Rody a no-show". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 30, 2016. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Duterte transition team formed, holds first meeting". Rappler. May 11, 2016. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
- ↑ Corrales, Nestor (May 10, 2016). "Duterte creates 'transition committee'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
- ↑ Cepeda, Mara (May 11, 2016). "Duterte transition team formed, holds first meeting". Rappler. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
- 1 2 3 Corrales, Nestor (May 10, 2016). "Duterte's transition team divided into 6 clusters". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
- ↑ Canedo, Karina (May 13, 2016). "More women in Duterte's cabinet". Sun Star Davao. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
- 1 2 "Aquino transition committee to submit reports to Duterte admin". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 13, 2016. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
- ↑ "The Duterte Cabinet: All the President's men". ABS-CBN News. May 22, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- ↑ http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/567583/news/nation/members-of-duterte-cabinet-meet-exchange-numbers
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Viray, Patricia Lourdes (May 31, 2016). "Duterte bares new Cabinet members". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
- ↑ "Duterte Cabinet taking shape: Executive secretary Medialdea, presidential spokesperson Panelo". CNN Philippines. May 19, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Bong Go to head Palace management staff, Andanar to head PCOO". puwet. June 2, 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- ↑ Not Panelo's deputy: Meet Duterte's 2nd 'talking head'
- ↑ "Duterte to Left: 4 departments yours". Rappler. May 16, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- 1 2 "Bello to DOLE, Pernia as NEDA chief". The Manila Times. May 22, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- ↑ Tupaz, Voltaire (May 31, 2016). "Leftist nominees join meeting of incoming Duterte Cabinet". Rappler. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
- ↑ Ranada, Pia (May 26, 2016). "Left submits Cabinet nominees to Duterte, 4 out of 10 women". Rappler. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
- 1 2 Regalado, Edith (May 18, 2016). "Piñol named DA chief; Domingo gets Pagcor". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- 1 2 Placido, Dharel (May 28, 2016). "UP's Briones to education dept, Diokno to budget". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 29, 2016.
- ↑ Corrales, Nestor (May 21, 2016). "Another Duterte pick: Alfonso Cusi to energy". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Gina Lopez accepts Duterte's DENR offer". ABS-CBN News. June 21, 2016. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
- ↑ Ranada, Pia (May 19, 2016). "After hesitating, Dominguez accepts Finance post". Rappler. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- ↑ Adel, Rosette (May 18, 2016). "Perfecto Yasay accepts DFA post offered by Duterte". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- 1 2 3 Esmaquel, Paterno II (June 13, 2016). "Duterte names DOH, DOT, DTI secretaries". Rappler. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
- ↑ Corrales, Nestor (June 22, 2016). "Duterte names ex-schoolmate Rodolfo Salalima as DICT head". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ↑ Amio, Armin (May 19, 2016). "Vitaliano Aguirre is incoming DOJ secretary". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Mark Villar says family businesses won't benefit from DPWH post". GMA News Online. GMA Network Inc. May 23, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Duterte names Tugade for DOTC, eyes Dominguez for DOF". Rappler. May 16, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Duterte taps top aide's wife as agriculture undersecretary". Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 9, 2016. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
- 1 2 Ranada, Pia (July 14, 2016). "Duterte names presidential adviser for military, defense undersecretary". Rappler. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
- ↑ Ranada, Pia (July 14, 2016). "Musician RJ Jacinto appointed presidential adviser on economy". Rappler. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
- ↑ Serato, Arniel (July 7, 2016). "Kat de Castro is now DOT undersecretary". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
- ↑ Mangosing, Frances (May 16, 2016). "Duterte eyeing Lt. Gen. Visaya as next AFP chief". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- 1 2 http://www.mb.com.ph/duterte-appoints-rj-jacinto-five-others/
- ↑ Arguillas, Carolyn (May 20, 2016). "Dureza: there will be "wide consultations" on crafting Bangsamoro peace roadmap". MindaNews. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- 1 2 Maitem, Jeoffrey (May 19, 2016). "CPP-NPA prepares list of nominees to posts in Duterte Cabinet". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- ↑ UP official named CHED commissioner, peace process adviser – PhilStar
- ↑ "Cebuano bizman named as Duterte's presidential assistant for Visayas". Sun.Star Cebu. May 17, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- ↑ Serato, Arniel (July 8, 2016). "Arnell Ignacio appointed AVP of PAGCOR by President Rodrigo Duterte". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Ronald dela Rosa named Duterte's PNP chief". Rappler. May 19, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Panelo is now Duterte's chief legal counsel". Rappler. June 16, 2016. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
- ↑ Mangosing, Frances (May 23, 2016). "Next PSG chief ready to work with Duterte". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- ↑ LIST: Duterte appointees who took oath on Sept 12, 2016 – Rappler
- ↑ Navarro, June (June 22, 2016). "Butch Ramirez accepts PSC chair post". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Duterte picks Calida for SolGen post". ABS-CBN News. May 20, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- ↑ Beltran, Nelson (July 18, 2016). "Fuel Masters owner named presidential adviser on sports". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
- ↑ Nawal, Allan (July 23, 2016). "Ramos accepts Duterte offer to become special envoy to China". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
- 1 2 "Duterte: Gibo Teodoro, Peter Laurel decline Cabinet posts". GMA News. May 22, 2016. Retrieved May 30, 2016.
- ↑ Manlupig, Karlos (May 18, 2016). "Duterte's campaign chief declines Cabinet seat". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 30, 2016.
- ↑ Malig, Jojo (May 31, 2016). "Duterte: No Cabinet post for Leni Robredo". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
- ↑ Cayabyab, Marc Jayson (May 31, 2016). "'No compelling reason for me to give Leni a Cabinet post' – Rody". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
- ↑ Gonzales, Yuji Vincent (May 20, 2016). "Australia congratulates Duterte, vows to work with new PH gov't". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- ↑ "Duterte apologizes to Trudeau for death of Canadian hostage". CNN Philippines. May 26, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2016.
- ↑ Viray, Patricia Lourdes (May 17, 2016). "China congratulates Duterte, expects 'friendly dialogue'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 29, 2016.
- ↑ "Xi Jinping Sends Message to Congratulate Rodrigo Duterte on His Election as President of the Philippines". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China. May 30, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- ↑ Lee-Brago, Pia (June 4, 2016). "EU congratulates Rody, supports peace process". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ↑ Lee-Brago, Pia (June 2, 2016). "Merkel congratulates Rody, stresses human rights". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- ↑ "US, Israel congratulate Duterte". The Philippine Star. May 13, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2016.
- ↑ Lee-Brago, Pia (June 4, 2016). "Japan backs Phl arbitration case". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
- ↑ "Singapore leaders congratulate incoming Philippine President Duterte". Channel NewsAsia. Mediacorp. May 30, 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- ↑ Ranada, Pia (June 2, 2016). "Korean ambassador visits Duterte, vows equipment donation to PNP". Rappler. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
- ↑ "Obama congratulates president-elect Duterte". Rappler. May 18, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
- ↑ "Duterte says killing of corrupt Philippines journalists justified". CNN Philippines. June 1, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- ↑ "Media groups condemn Rodrigo Duterte comments on corrupt journalists". The Guardian UK. June 1, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- ↑ "Outrage after Duterte justifies Philippine journalists' murders". Daily Mail. 1 June 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
- ↑ "Journalists outraged over Duterte's kill comments". Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 1, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- ↑ "Journalist shot dead in Quiapo, Manila". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 28, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- ↑ Romero, Alexis (June 6, 2016). "Duterte 'boycotts' media, says no interviews until his term ends". Philippine Star. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
- ↑ Ranada, Pia (August 1, 2016). "Duterte ends media boycott, holds press conference". Rappler. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
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