Marcos appoints Dave Gomez as acting PCO chief, Sharon Garin as DOE sec

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Dave Gomez as acting secretary of the Presidential Communications Office and Sharon Garin as secretary of the Department of Energy on Monday.

Gomez took his oath in Malacañang before departing for events in the Visayas, where President Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of effective communication and energy policy reforms.

Health advocates are concerned about Gomez's ties to the tobacco industry potentially influencing public health messaging and regulation, given his extensive experience in media and public service.

Garin, with a strong legislative and policy background, is expected to lead the implementation of energy sector reforms including boosting renewable energy adoption and reducing power costs.

President Marcos Jr. expressed confidence that both officials will reinforce key government thrusts under his administration's governance framework.