President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. appointed former journalist and corporate communications head Dave Gomez as the new secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), and Department of Energy Officer-in-Charge Sharon Garin as the new Energy chief, Malacañang announced yesterday.
Gomez, a seasoned media and communications professional, previously served as senior reporter, director general of the Philippine Information Agency, and communications director at PMFTC Inc.
“Secretary Dave will ensure clear and truthful government messaging for every Filipino,” PCO Usec. Claire Castro said in a Palace briefing.
Gomez will replace Jay Ruiz as the fifth communication secretary under the Marcos administration.
The Palace also confirmed that outgoing Ruiz will now serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO), the Philippines’ de facto embassy in Taiwan.
Meanwhile, Garin, an experienced public servant and former Iloilo representative, brings with her a strong legal and legislative background.
She formerly served as DOE undersecretary and is known for her work on energy policy and legislation aimed at advancing accessible, reliable, and sustainable energy.
“Secretary Garin’s expertise is key as we work to secure the country’s energy needs under the Bagong Pilipinas initiative,” Castro stated..
The appointments come as the Marcos administration continues to reorganize its leadership to push forward with its national development agenda.
