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The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) is responsible for managing the government's communication strategies, promoting transparency, and countering misinformation in the Philippines. Under the leadership of Acting Secretary Dave Gomez, the PCO has focused on improving media relations, conducting performance audits, and addressing facility maintenance issues at state-owned media outlets. Recent initiatives include allocating funds for anti-fake news campaigns and promoting the Philippines as a maritime nation.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, September 8, 2025 at 8:14 AM

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Recent developments on PCO

Sun, September 7, 2025 at 12:09 PM

PCO Sec. vows to fix PTV facilities

Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez pledged to fix the deteriorating facilities of the People's Television Network (PTV) following criticism from broadcast journalist Mike Abe.

Tue, August 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM

PCO allots P16M for anti-fake news campaign in 2026

The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) has allocated P16 million to combat "fake news" and P252 million for advertising expenses in 2026, according to PCO chief Dave Gomez.

Tue, August 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM

PBBM may offer new post to ex-PNP chief Torre

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is considering offering a new government post to former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Nicolas Torre III.

Thu, August 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM

Rep. Diokno files bill to translate laws into Filipino, Bisaya, Ilokano

Akbayan Partylist Rep. Chel Diokno filed House Bill No. 3863, or the "Batas sa Sariling Wika" Act, to translate Philippine laws with penal provisions into Filipino, Bisaya, and Ilokano.

Thu, August 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM

Palace slams VP Duterte for spreading self-serving lies

Malacañang accused Vice President Sara Duterte of spreading "self-serving lies" to discredit President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and advance her own political ambitions.

Mon, August 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM

PCO defends Vice Ganda's jet ski joke

Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Assistant Secretary Claire Castro defended comedian Vice Ganda's "jet ski holiday" joke, stating that the content of the parody originated from former President Rodrigo Duterte himself.

Sat, August 9, 2025 at 10:40 AM

PCO clarifies VP Sara's travel to Kuwait

Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Asec. Clarky Castro clarified that she never stated that Vice President Sara Duterte traveled to Kuwait without the necessary travel authority.

Sat, August 2, 2025 at 9:22 AM

PBBM forms IATF for FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup 2025 hosting

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has established an Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to oversee preparations for the Philippines' hosting of the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup (FFWWC) 2025.

Tue, July 29, 2025 at 10:33 PM

Claire Castro remains Palace press officer

Undersecretary Claire Castro will remain as the Palace Press Officer, with Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Dave Gomez confirming her retention after a performance review.

Tue, July 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM

DOH hospitals to implement 'No Balance Billing' policy for ward patients

Only 87 Department of Health (DOH) hospitals directly under the DOH will initially implement the 'No Balance Billing' policy for patients admitted to basic accommodation or ward sections.