Pinangunahan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang panunumpa ni G. Dave M. Gomez bilang Acting Secretary ng Presidential Communications Office.

With his 3Ps Minus One strategy- or “programs and policies minus the politics”- newly appointed Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez vowed on Friday to promote transparency, press freedom, and digital transformation under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

PCO Acting Secretary Cesar B. Chavez welcomed UK Ambassador Laure Beaufils to strengthen cooperation on strategic communications and combating misinformation. During the meeting, Acting Secretary Chavez highlighted the Philippines’ efforts to enhance public communication and expressed interest in the UK’s best practices, including the Grid Framework. He also welcomed the UK’s support for the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), particularly through the WPS Campaign Branding initiative, which aims to reinforce public awareness on maritime security and resource protection.

The Department of Budget Management (DBM) has tapped the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) and key local media organizations to enhance communication efforts and promote the principles of the Open Government Partnership (OGP).

A total of 14 state communicators were honored at the “Parangal: Gawad ng Kahusayan sa Komunikasyong Pampubliko” by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Monday. The PCO named Lupon, Davao Oriental as the winner of the Public Service Campaign Award (municipal level) for its Kinahanglan Maligdong: Project iCORE (Communication, Organization, Response, and Engagement) campaign.

This workshop empowers the Philippine Information Agency and its network of Fact Check Officers nationwide with the tools and skills to strengthen media literacy and foster a more informed and resilient society in today’s ever-evolving digital landscape.

Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Cesar Chavez on Monday underscored the enduring importance of print media in the era of mass digitalization and artificial intelligence. In a speech delivered by PCO Senior Undersecretary Emerald Anne Ridao during the UPMGPhils Tinta Print Media Conference 2024, Chavez emphasized the relevance of print media in the years and decades to come.

To further equip national government communicators against emerging threats, crises, and complex communication challenges, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) held a follow-up session on the “Introduction to the Grid System” on 19 November 2024, continuing a series of workshops aimed at enhancing government communication capabilities. This workshop focused on the UK Government Communication Service International (UK GCSI) Grid System, a framework designed to improve the planning and coordination of government announcements.

The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) concluded the nationwide “You Have The Power” campus caravan on Monday, recognizing outstanding youth for their talents, creativity, and achievements. The award ceremony, held at Citadines Bay City Manila, Pasay City, celebrated young achievers from various educational institutions who participated in the government-led caravan.