Lucas Bersamin

Lucas Bersamin is the Executive Secretary under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., responsible for managing daily operations during the president's absence through a three-man executive committee. He has signed several important documents and circulars, including Special Order 424 to form the committee and Memorandum Circular No. 82 to relax travel restrictions for Philippine officials visiting Taiwan.

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Last updated at April 25, 2025.

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Marcos leaves for Pope Francis' funeral, Araneta-Marcos accompanies

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos are set to leave for Pope Francis' funeral in Vatican City, with Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin 'Boying' Remulla, and Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III taking charge as caretakers.
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Marcos appoints Baddiri, Acebido as CA justices

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Hon. Edilwasif Tapsiril Baddiri and Hon. Jeoffre Willkom Acebido as Associate Justices of the Court of Appeals (CA), enhancing the appellate court with experienced jurists from Mindanao.
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Marcos appoints Calinisan as Napolcom VCEO until 2030

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed lawyer Rafael Vicente Calinisan as the vice chairperson and chief executive officer (VCEO) of the National Police Commission (Napolcom), with his term set to run until December 31, 2030.
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Marcos relaxes travel rules for PH officials to Taiwan

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has relaxed long-standing travel restrictions for most Philippine government officials visiting Taiwan and receiving Taiwanese delegations.
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Philippine officials can now visit Taiwan for economic purposes

The Philippine government has eased regulations on visits between its officials and those from Taiwan for economic, trade, and investment purposes.
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Gov officials allowed to travel to Taiwan for economic purposes

Malaca帽ang has allowed government officials to travel to Taiwan for economic and trade purposes under strict protocols.
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President signs 25-year Meralco franchise extension

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law a 25-year extension for the Manila Electric Company (Meralco)'s franchise on Friday, April 11.
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Malaca帽ang orders half-day work on Holy Wednesday

Malaca帽ang has declared a half-day work schedule for government offices on Holy Wednesday, April 16.
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DICT cyber chief Dy's term ends, Aguda takes over

Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary for Cybersecurity Jeffrey Ian Dy's tenure with the DICT has expired effective immediately as per a letter dated March 31 from the Office of the President.
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Senate hearing on Duterte arrest set, officials invited

Senate President Francis Escudero announced that invited officials will attend the third Senate hearing into former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest scheduled for April 10, reversing an earlier decision by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin who cited executive privilege.
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