Hinirang ni Arroyo sina Congressman Simeon Datumanong bilang kalihim ng Department of Public Works and Highways; negosyanteng si Jesus Alcorgo bilang kalihim ng Department of Energy, at Congressman Pantaleon Alvarez bilang kalihim ng Department of Transportation and Communications.
Hinirang din ang mga sumusunod at ang kani-kanilang bagong puwesto: Lisandro Abadia, national security adviser; Reynaldo Wycoco, director ng National Bureau of Investigation; Vitaliano Nanagas, president ng Social Security System; Winston Garcia, president at general manager ng Government Service Insurance System; Victor Dumon, GSIS Chairman; Titus Villanueva, Customs commissioner; at Roberto "Bobby" Capco, press undersecretary for operations. (Ulat ni Lilia Tolentino)