The Marcos administration’s ongoing reorganization of its Cabinet took another step forward with the appointment of Brig. Gen. Peter Burgonio of the Philippine Army as the new commander of the Presidential Security Command (PSC) effective Tuesday.
The change was confirmed by Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro after the release of General Orders No. 347 from Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) General Headquarters.
The appointment effectively ends the tenure of Maj. Gen. Nelson Morales of the Philippine Air Force, who previously served as PSC commander. Officials did not cite a specific reason for the leadership change.
The order was signed by Brig. Gen. Bernardo Forteza, the Adjutant General, and countersigned by Maj. Gen. Jimmy Larida, AFP Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel. It was carried out by command of AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr.
The PSC is primarily tasked with safeguarding the President and maintaining order within presidential facilities.
Burgonio is part of the rumored ‘revamp’ of the Marcos administration after the changes in the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Presidential Communications Office.
Last month, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Vince Dizon as the new DOTr chief following Jaime Bautista’s resignation due to health issues.
A week later, veteran journalist Cesar Chavez resigned as PCO secretary, stating he had not met expectations. Jay Ruiz succeeded him as PCO head.
PCO also confirmed that former Executive Secretary Oscar Orbos will serve as officer-in-charge general manager of PTV-4, replacing Toby Nebrida.