PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed former Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. as the country’s new Cabinet Secretary, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro announced on Wednesday.
Abalos took his oath of office before President Marcos on Wednesday afternoon.
Before his appointment, Abalos served as Secretary of the DILG. He also ran for a Senate seat in the 2025 midterm elections.
As Cabinet Secretary, Abalos will help coordinate the work of the Cabinet, facilitate discussions on key government policies and programs, and strengthen coordination among executive departments in support of the President’s priorities.
The Cabinet serves as the President’s primary advisory body and providing a venue for policy coordination, information sharing, and the resolution of interagency concerns.
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