I attended the forum held at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service, where White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan outlined the Biden administration’s National Security Strategy and its priorities, as the world braces for global challenges such as climate change and “competition between major powers” in areas that include the economic aspect.
The appointment of Lucas Bersamin, who currently heads the Government Service Insurance System, comes after Vic Rodriguez resigned as executive secretary due to personal reasons.
SWORN IN. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administers the oath of office of former Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin in Malacanang on Tuesday (Sept. 27, 2022). Bersamin replaced Victor Rodriguez who is currently serving as Presidential Chief of Staff. (OPS photo) MANILA - President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has designated retired chief justice Lucas Bersamin as the new Executive Secretary, Malacanang announced Tuesday. Marcos administered Bersamin's oath of office before the holding of the 9th Cabinet meeting at Malacanan Palace in Manila, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said in a press statement. "Former Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin has taken his oath of office as Executive Secretary, before President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. He began his duties immediately by attending the 9th Cabinet meeting right after swearing in," Cruz-Angeles said. Bersamin replaced resigned Executive Secretary Victor Rodriguez who is currently serving as Presidential Chief of Staff