The Daily Tribune
Castro stays on as Palace spox
Undersecretary Claire Castro will continue to serve as the official spokesperson for Malacañang, clarifying that her role is separate from the former Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Jay Ruiz.
Ruiz has been reassigned to the Manila Economic and Cultural Office, while Dave Gomez, a former PR executive, has been appointed as the new head of the PCO.
Gomez is the fifth PCO secretary appointed during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration.
Political strategist Alan German advised Gomez to focus on organizing the Palace's message and shifting towards proactive communication.
Gomez aims to enhance transparency, press freedom, and digital transformation within the Marcos administration.
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