Presidential Communications Office
media communications arm of the Office of the President of the Philippines
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO; Filipino: Tanggapang Pampanguluhan sa Komunikasyon), formerly known as the Presidential Communications Group (PCG), is the lead communications arm of the Office of the President of the Philippines that is tasked with communicating the administration's messages and the executive branch of government. The office is headed by the Presidential Communications Secretary.
The PCO, together with the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office, was previously under the Presidential Communications Group.
The PCO is responsible for conveying the president's messages and the administration's policies to the public. Its vision is to be the leading source of government information, aiming to create an informed and empowered citizenry. To achieve this, the PCO works closely with key stakeholders, ensuring the effective dissemination of information through various media platforms. It plays a vital role in developing and managing the president's strategic communications, ensuring a unified message from the government.
Presidential spokesperson
The Presidential Spokesperson spoke on behalf of the President about matters of public interest. Considering the restricted level of access that the media has to the Chief Executive, the spokesperson was expected to be the primary source of presidential directives in the absence of the President of the Philippines.
The presidential spokesperson was not subject to confirmation by the Commission on Appointments, and did not have any specific item or template in government.
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