President Marcos Jr.'s reorganization of the National Security Council (NSC) excludes the Vice President and former presidents, raising concerns about the balance between efficiency and inclusivity.
President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. has reorganized the National Security Council (NSC), excluding the Vice President and former presidents. This move has sparked debate about the balance between efficiency and inclusivity in national security governance. Traditionally, the NSC has been a platform for diverse perspectives, with members ranging from the President to key legislative leaders, Cabinet officials, and even former presidents.
The inclusion of past presidents and the Vice President symbolized the NSC’s role as a unifying force above partisan politics. Marcos’s reorganization, encapsulated in Executive Order 81, prioritizes what he describes as a “resilient and focused” council. Supporters of the traditional NSC structure argue that figures like the Vice President and past presidents bring invaluable experience and continuity to the council. The Vice President, Constitutionally the successor to the President, plays a pivotal role in ensuring stability during crises. Similarly, former presidents offer institutional memory and insights from their tenure, providing a broader context for decisions. Their exclusion, critics warn, risks narrowing the range of perspectives on critical issues. The administration defends the move as a step toward streamlining the NSC
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