Newly appointed Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez vowed to promote transparency, press freedom, and digital transformation under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

“I am grateful to the President for the trust and confidence, and I intend to repay that trust with my 100 percent commitment and focus on this role,” Gomez said in a message.

Accompanied by his family, Gomez took his oath of office before Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin around 3 p.m. in Malacanang. A symbolic turnover of leadership followed, with outgoing Secretary Jay Ruiz handing over the PCO flag.

Gomez is the fifth head of the PCO.

Gomez was officially welcomed by Ruiz and the rest of the executive staff.

In his first message, Gomez acknowledged the contributions of Ruiz, thanking him for his service and the warm welcome extended by the PCO family.

“Access to information is not a privilege?it’s a cornerstone of accountability and public trust,” Gomez added.

Gomez also laid out his communications strategy anchored on what he called “3Ps Minus One.”

“My role as PCO Secretary will be to communicate and socialize the programs and policies of the President minus the politics,” said Gomez.

He shared his vision for a more agile and digitally empowered PCO.

“I see the PCO as taking an active role in expanding the digital footprint of the administration,” he said. “We intend to do this by advancing digital transformation within the PCO.” Presidential News Desk