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Marcos picks Dave Gomez as 5th communications chief
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed former journalist Dave Gomez as the new Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO).
Gomez brings decades of experience in journalism, government, and corporate communications, including roles as a senior reporter, director-general of the Philippine Information Agency, and communications director at PMFTC Inc.
He is expected to ensure clear and truthful government messaging for all Filipinos.
Gomez is the fifth PCO chief appointed under the Marcos Jr. administration.
The previous PCO chief, Jay Ruiz, has been appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO).
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Dave Gomez officially took his oath as the new Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Friday.
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. appointed Dave Gomez as acting secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) and Sharon Garin as secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday, July 14, 2025.
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Jay Ruiz continues to serve as the acting secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) as Malacañang has yet to announce a replacement.
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Newly appointed Acting Secretary Dave Gomez of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) will prioritize a performance audit of officials over requesting courtesy resignations.
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Malacañang has appointed former lawmaker Sharon S. Garin as the new Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE).
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