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Marcos reorganizes NSC, removes Vice President, former Presidents as members
Marcos reorganizes NSC, removes Vice President, former Presidents as members
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Marcos reorganizes NSC, removes Vice President, former Presidents as members
by Alessandra C. Frianela03 January 2025
Photo Courtesy: PCO

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. instituted a reorganization of the National Security Council (NSC) which led to the removal of the Philippine Vice President and former presidents as members of the panel.

Executive Order No. 81 emphasizes the need to strengthen the National Security Council (NSC) as a resilient institution capable of addressing evolving domestic and international challenges.

Furthermore, it also seeks to ensure that council members uphold national security and sovereignty, fostering effective governance and stability.

The National Security Council will now consist of the following members:

  • President as Chairperson
  • Senate President
  • Speaker of the House of Representatives
  • Senate President Pro-Tempore
  • Three (3) Deputy Speakers to be designated by the Speaker
  • Majority Floor Leader of the Senate
  • Majority Floor Leader of the House
  • Minority Floor Leader of the Senate
  • Minority Floor Leader of the House
  • Chairperson, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
  • Chairperson, Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation
  • Chairperson, Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs
  • Chairperson, House Committee on Foreign Affairs
  • Chairperson, House Committee on National Defense and Security
  • Chairperson, House Committee on Public Order and Safety
  • Executive Secretary
  • National Security Adviser
  • Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs
  • Secretary, Department of Justice
  • Secretary, Department of National Defense
  • Secretary, Department of the Interior and Local Government
  • Secretary, Department of Labor and Employment
  • Chief Presidential Legal Counsel
  • Secretary, Presidential Communications Office
  • Head, Presidential Legislative Liaison Office
  • Such other government officials and private citizens as the President may appoint or designate from time to time.

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Furthermore, the Director-General of the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA), the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Director of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will attend Council meetings as needed to provide advice and assistance during deliberations.

"The Governer of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas may also be invited to participate in the NSC," the EO further read.

Meanwhile, the NSC Executive Committee was restructured and is now comprised of the following members:

  • President as Chairperson
  • Executive Secretary
  • Senate President or his representative
  • Speaker of the House of Representatives or his representative
  • National Security Adviser
  • Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs
  • Secretary, Department of Justice
  • Secretary, Department of National Defense
  • Secretary, Department of the Interior and Local Government
  • Such other members or advisers as the President may designate from time to time

The said order was stated to take effect immediately.

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