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Amenah Pangandaman
Amenah Pangandaman is the Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., known for her initiatives to improve healthcare, education, and public welfare. She has been recognized for her work in enhancing community support through blood drives and child development centers in low-income areas. Pangandaman also holds a three-star rank in the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary, becoming the first female Cabinet member to receive this distinction.
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Last updated at April 23, 2025.
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