Lucas Bersamin

Lucas Bersamin is the Executive Secretary of the Philippines who plays a crucial role in managing government operations and policy implementation under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. He has been instrumental in issuing directives related to natural disasters like Tropical Storms Dante and Emong, ensuring essential services remain operational while suspending non-essential activities. Additionally, Bersamin frequently addresses media on behalf of the administration, providing updates on significant national issues such as the online gambling ban and the President's State of the Nation Address preparations.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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Marcos appoints Escolango as DOH undersecretary

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has transferred Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DSUDH) Undersecretary Randy Escolango to the Department of Health (DOH), according to Malacañang on Friday.
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Marcos appoints Castillo as acting Ombudsman

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Justice Mariflor Punzalan-Castillo as acting Ombudsman following the retirement of Samuel Martires on July 27.
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Marcos Jr.'s SONA on July 28 amid weather warnings

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) is set for July 28, with Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla urging the President to proceed despite severe weather conditions.
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Classes suspended in Metro Manila and 35 provinces due to Dante, Emong

Malacañang has ordered the suspension of classes at all levels and allowed the adoption of alternative work arrangements in Metro Manila and 35 provinces on Friday due to persistent rains caused by Tropical Storms Dante and Emong, and the southwest monsoon.
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Rep Cendaña calls for modest Sona amid storms, Bersamin suspends preparations

Akbayan party-list Rep. Percival Cendaña urged Congress to hold a modest State of the Nation Address (Sona) due to recent storms and southwest monsoon affecting many Filipino families.
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Marcos halts SONA tarpaulin install despite rains

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed dismay over the installation of tarpaulins for his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA), calling it 'highly inappropriate' given the ongoing monsoon rains and flooding.
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Marcos Jr.'s SONA prep suspended over floods, outrage

Malacanang has suspended all preparations for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) due to severe flooding and public backlash over viral photos showing workers installing posters during heavy rains.
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Work, classes suspended until July 23 due to weather; 6 dead, over 900K affected

Malacañang announced the suspension of work in government offices and classes at all levels starting from Monday, July 21 through Wednesday, July 23 due to heavy rains caused by the southwest monsoon (habagat) and Severe Tropical Storm Wipha (Crising).
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Marcos Jr. oversees fourth Sona prep amid US visit

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is personally overseeing the preparation for his fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona) set for July 28, with the possibility of including issues related to trade with the US.
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No ICC warrant for Dela Rosa yet, but arrest possible via Interpol

On Sunday, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin clarified that there is currently no warrant of arrest issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Senator 'Bato' de la Rosa.
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