What are the powers of a Philippine president?

Being the president of the Philippines isn't all fun and games, especially after the pandemic.

The president controls the executive department of the government. The head of state also has the power of appointment, naming the heads of executive departments, undersecretaries, assistant secretaries, ambassadors, military officials and members of the constitutional commissions.

Even with checks and balances, the president is said to have some level of influence in the two other branches of government: legislative and judicial, being able to appoint the judicial bar council of the supreme court, court of appeals, and members of the high court and lower courts.

The Philippine president has the power to veto bills passed by congress, as well as to strike down items in appropriation, revenue, or tariff bills. 

As the commander-in-chief, the president has the power to suspend the Writ of Habeas Corpus and declare Martial Law, if s/he deems fit.

Being the Philippine president is a tough job that comes with an annual salary of P5M, a helicopter, an aircraft, a yacht, a car, and round the clock security care of the Presidential Security Group (PSG). — LA, GMA News