PRESIDENTIAL Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro will retain her position as Palace press officer, according to Presidential Communications acting Secretary Dave Gomez.
Gomez confirmed Castro’s continued designation via a special order signed on July 29. This announcement follows an earlier directive from Gomez requesting all political appointees at the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) to submit courtesy resignations as part of an ongoing revamp of the Palace communications team.
Castro, a veteran trial lawyer, was appointed to the PCO in February alongside former acting secretary Jay Ruiz. Her continued service suggests that the PCO’s reorganization will not involve a complete overhaul of personnel.
The decision to retain Castro highlights the administration’s confidence in her abilities and experience in managing communications for the Office of the President.
The specific details of the PCO revamp and the rationale behind retaining Castro remain to be clarified by the Presidential Communications Office.
