Former Sen. Bongbong Marcos Open to Give Qualified Relatives Cabinet Positions
BONGBONG MARCOS – The presumptive president is open to appointing qualified relatives for cabinet posts as long as it does not violate the law.
The voting for May 2022 Elections is over. Last May 9, millions of Filipinos voted in the local and national elections. It was an automated election and the partial and unofficial results were made available shortly after the voting precincts closed.
In the partial and unofficial results, former Sen. Bongbong Marcos is the frontrunner. He has over 16 million lead making him the presumptive president of the Republic of the Philippines.
The camp of Marcos Jr. has already declared victory in the Elections 2022. His spokesperson, Atty. Vic Rodriguez, stressed that 98% of the votes is in and the former Senator is taking a 16 million lead.
Currently, Filipinos are wondering who will be part of the Cabinet members of the next administration. Malacañang has built a transition team for the entry of a new administration.
Based on a report on ABS-CBN News, presumptive president Bongbong Marcos is ready to give Cabinet posts for his relatives or distant relatives who are qualified for the position. According to Atty. Rodriguez, they will also consider the law that the appointment is not violating any law.
The spokesperson of Marcos Jr. stressed that the government can really benefit if the person is really qualified for a certain position.
Previously, after thanking the 31 million people who voted for him, presumptive president Bongbong Marcos revealed that he wants presumptive vice president Sara Duterte-Carpio as education secretary.
Duterte-Carpio thanked Marcos Jr. and accepted the appointment. The Department of Education (DepEd) assured that it is ready for a transfer of leadership. The current Davao City Mayor also expressed her gratitude to outgoing DepEd Sec. Leonor Briones for her dedication and for bringing educational reforms.
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