Secretary of Budget and Management

The Secretary of Budget and Management (Filipino: Kalihim ng Pagbabadyet at Pamamahala) is the head of the Philippine government's Department of Budget and Management and is a member of the president's Cabinet.

The position is currently held by Undersecretary Rolando U. Toledo, serving as Acting Secretary since November 17, 2025.

The department has four undersecretaries and four assistant secretaries.

Powers and functions

According to the Administrative Code of 1987, the following are the powers and functions of a secretary:

Advise the president on matters under a department's jurisdiction;
Establish the policies and standards for a department's operation;
Promulgate rules and regulations;
Promulgate administrative issuances;
Exercise disciplinary powers over officers and employees under a secretary;
Appoint officers and employees in a department;
Exercise jurisdiction over a department's bureaus, offices, agencies and corporations;
Delegate authority to officers and employees;
Perform other functions provided by law.

President Corazon Aquino issued Administrative Order No. 15 on February 11, 1987, converting all ministries into departments headed by secretaries.