Tag: Government Appointments

  • Senate President Escudero Suggests Pre-Appointment Divestment for PCO Chief Jay Ruiz

    Senate President Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero emphasized the importance of divestment from private businesses for individuals transitioning into government roles, such as the newly appointed Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary, Jay Ruiz. Speaking on Monday, March 3, 2025, Escudero highlighted the necessity of mitigating conflicts of interest prior to assuming official duties. Concerns arose after reports…

  • President Marcos Appoints Oscar Valenzuela as New Head of Dangerous Drugs Board

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Oscar Valenzuela, a former Undersecretary for Peace and Order at the Department of the Interior and Local Government, as the new chairperson of the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB). The announcement was made through a Friday post on the Presidential Communications Office’s Facebook page. Valenzuela steps into the role…

  • President Marcos Announces New Appointments Across Government Agencies

    President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has unveiled a fresh roster of appointees to various government positions, as announced by Malacañang on Wednesday. The list, which spans multiple sectors including the judiciary, was shared via the Presidential Communications Office’s official social media channels. Robert Joseph de Claro has been named the acting president and CEO of the…