May 9th, 2028
Malacañang Transition Hall – Policy Advisory Council Meeting
10:42 AM
The temporary policy transition hall wasn't glamorous.
It wasn't designed for photo-ops, influencers, or spectacle.
It was a rectangular hall with white walls, clean lighting, fold-out tables, and rows of labeled seats.
For once, it didn't look like politics.
It looked like work.
Timothy arrived quietly, escorted by a PSG officer to his assigned seat: PRIVATE SECTOR – INDUSTRIAL / ENERGY. A small name card sat on the table.
He wasn't the only one there from private industry. Representatives from major telecoms, major banks, logistics groups, renewable energy firms, and manufacturing councils were seated across different sections.
Government officials, legal transition experts, and former cabinet members sat on the other side.
At the center was the podium.
"Good morning, everyone," a voice said from the door.
Heads turned.
