Secretary of National Defense (Philippines)
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The Philippine Secretary of National Defense (Filipino: Kalihim ng Tanggulang Pambansa) is the head of the Philippine Department of National Defense and a member of the President's Cabinet.[1]
Philippine Secretary of National Defense | |
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Kalihim ng tanggulang pambansa | |
Style | The Honorable |
Member of | Cabinet |
Reports to | President of the Philippines |
Appointer | The President with Commission on Appointments confirmation |
Precursor | Secretary of War |
Formation | November 1, 1939 |
First holder | Teófilo Sison |
Website | http://www.dnd.gov.ph |
The current secretary is former Philippine House representative of the Tarlac's 1st congressional district Gilbert Teodoro. He assumed office on June 5, 2023 and previously served the same position from August 2007 to November 2009.
Historically this cabinet position has been a stepping stone to the Philippine presidency. Two previous secretaries of national defense were elected president: Ramon Magsaysay and Fidel Ramos.Several others ran for the presidency: Alejo Santos, Juan Ponce Enrile, Renato de Villa, Norberto Gonzales and Gilbert Teodoro.