THE CABINET

OF THE
PHILIPPINES
Department of Interior and
Local Government (DILG)
• This department supervises
the implementation of
national policies in the local
government units in the
country. It also oversees the
Philippine National Police.
 Department of National Defense
(DND)
• This department ensures the
protection of the state against
external forces. To accomplish
this goal the DND heads the
Armed Forces of the
Philippines, which includes the
Philippine Army, Philippine
Navy, and Philippine Air Force.
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana
Department of Agrarian Reform
(DAR)
• This department is involved in
executing programs to advance
agrarian reform in the country.
Such programs ensure that
farmers are given sufficient
land and are provided
agricultural assistance as well.
 Department of Agriculture (DA)

• This department
spearheads projects to
improve agricultural
production. It also oversees
the import and export of
agricultural goods.
Secretary William Dar
Department of Education(DepEd)
• DepEd carries out programs
aimed at improving education
in the country, particularly for
the primary and secondary
levels. Education programs for
institutions of higher education
are under the Commission on
Higher Education.
 Department of Health (DOH)
• DOH organizes the health
programs of the government.
It also administers the
hospitals and medical centers
in the country, and agencies
such as the Food and Drug
Administrations and the
National Nutrition Council.
Secretary Francisco Duque III
Department of Labor and Employment
(DOLE)
• DOLE is in charge of projects
that guarantee the well-being
of employees in the country. It
also oversees the Philippine
Overseas Employment Agency
(POEA), which conducts
programs for OFWs.
 Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD)
• DSWD is tasked with developing
projects to help Filipino easily
access social services and
improve their quality of life.
These projects include financial
and legal aid to the poor and
assistance to victims of violence
and disasters.
Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista
 Department of Justice (DOJ)
• DOJ is responsible for upholding
law and justice. It supervises the
criminal justice system in the
country and also heads agencies
including the National Bureau
of Investigation, Bureau of
Immigration and Public
Attorney’s Office.
Secretary Menardo Guevarra
 Department of Foreign Affairs
(DFA)
• DFA is in charge of our country’s
diplomatic relations with other
states. It also protects the rights
of Filipino citizens residing
overseas. It also oversees the
different embassies and
consulates of the Philippines in
other countries.
Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr.
Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR)
• The DENR organizes programs
that focus on the conservation
and responsible use of the
country’s natural resources. It
also ensures the sustainability
and protection of the
environment.
 Department of Energy (DOE)

• The DOE is mandated to create

projects which shall lead o the
development, proper use, and
conservation of the energy
resources of the country
including electricity and oil
reserves..

Secretary Alfredo G. Cusi

 Department of Finance (DOF)
• The DOF is tasked with developing
programs and policies which shall
help the government generate
revenues for its projects. It also
handles the national debt, and
leads the improvement of national
economy. BIR is under this
department.

Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III

 Department of Budget and
Management (DBM)
• The DBM is specifically in charge of
allocating different resources of the
government for the achievement of
its objectives. These resources are
not only limited to funds, but also
include technologies, material goods
and labor.

Secretary Wendel Avisado

 Department of Trade and Industry
(DTI)
• DTI oversees the conduct of
trade in the country. It also
manages national investments
and supervises the operations of
industries. It is also tasked of
protecting the rights of both
consumers and businessman.
Secretary Ramon Lopez
 Department of Tourism (DOT)
• DOT leads in promoting the
tourism industry in the country.
It also aims to develop tourism
as a way to encourage foreign
investment and improve the
economic well-being of Filipinos.
One way through which is done
by promoting and developing
Secretary Bernadette Puyat tourist destinations
 Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH)
• DPWH is tasked with planning
of public infrastructure projects
and the construction and
maintenance of infrastructure
facilities throughout the country.
These facilities include roads,
bridges, public buildings, and
drainage systems.
Secretary Mark Villar
 Department of Science and
Technology (DOST)
• DOST implements programs
aimed at utilizing the fields of
science and technology to
contribute to national progress.
It also aims to promote
scientific awareness among
Filipinos.
Sec. Fortunato Dela Peña
 Department of Transportation (DOTr)

• DOTr plans and implements

projects that contribute to the
continual improvement of
transportation systems
throughout the country.

Sec. Arthur Tugade

 Department of Information and
Communication Technology (DICT)
• DICT is a newly created
department under the
administration of Benigno
Aquino III. It is in charge of
improving Information and
Communication Technology in
the country and using it to
Sec. Gregorio Honasan
promote national development.