The secretary of the Presidential Communications Office is the head of the Presidential Communications Office of the Philippines. The role is responsible for managing the Office of the President's communications. Formerly known as the minister of public information (1969âÂÂFebruary 25, 1996), press secretary (1965âÂÂ1969; April 28, 1986 â August 9, 2010; June 30âÂÂDecember 29, 2022), and secretary of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (August 9, 2010 â June 30, 2022). The holder of the position also acts as the presidential spokesperson.
The Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) serves as the chief communications official of the Philippine government. Tasked with crafting and disseminating the official messaging of the President, the Secretary oversees all public communications, media relations, and government information dissemination. The role includes managing the PCO and its attached agencies, coordinating with various departments to ensure consistency in government messaging, and serving as the primary spokesperson or media coordinator for the Office of the President when needed.
The Secretary is appointed by the President but must be confirmed by the Commission on Appointments, as it is a Cabinet-level position.