Marcos appoints Dave Gomez as new PCO secretary

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed seasoned journalist Dave Gomez as the new secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), replacing Jay Ruiz who will now serve on the board of directors at the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO).

Gomez took his oath of office on Friday, administered by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin at Malacañang Palace, where he pledged to promote transparency in government and protect press freedom.

In a brief statement to reporters after taking his oath, Gomez emphasized the importance of promoting government transparency, safeguarding press freedom, and defending every citizen's right to free speech, noting that access to information is essential for accountability and public trust.

He said his role as PCO secretary would be to communicate and disseminate the programs and policies of President Marcos 'minus the politics,' which he referred to as his '3Ps Minus One' approach.

Gomez also expressed gratitude to President Marcos for the trust given to him, thanked predecessor Jay Ruiz and his team for their service, adding that he sees the PCO's role in expanding the digital footprint of the administration through advancing digital transformation within the office.