MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has made several strategic appointments across a range of government bodies, filling crucial roles to ensure the continued smooth operation and oversight of various sectors. These appointments span from the leadership of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) to key positions in finance, science, education, and more.
According to Philippines News Agency, Sabuddin Abdurahim has been designated as the new head of the NCMF, stepping into the role previously held by Secretary Guiling Mamondiong. Abdurahim, who served as a First District Board member in Tawi-Tawi, officially took office after swearing in before Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin at Malacañan Palace on March 27.
Further appointments announced include Renato Reside Jr., now Undersecretary of the Department of Finance, and Antonio Tabora Jr., who assumes the role of Presidential Assistant for the Cordillera Administrative Region at the assistant secretary level. In the Office of the President, new designees are Cynthia Vergara as Assistant Executive Secretary for Internal Audit and Alexander Flores as Assistant Secretary in the Deputy Executive Secretary’s Office for Support Services and Auxiliaries.
Additional appointments include Elmer Jude Mesina as Deputy Director-General of the Philippine Information Agency and Rolando Martinez as Director IV at the Philippine Space Agency. President Marcos also named Marcelino Villafuerte II as Director III for the Department of Science and Technology’s weather and astronomical services, alongside other significant placements in social security, education, and local government roles.
The Department of Finance’s Land Bank Securities Inc. sees new board members such as Gonzalo Benjamin Bongolan and others, while the Department of Health and the National Economic and Development Authority also welcome new leadership figures. These appointments reflect a broad effort by the Marcos administration to ensure leadership across critical sectors, aiming for effective governance and responsive public service.