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Palace retains Castro as press chief under new PCO leadership
The Presidential Communications Office's new leader has confirmed that press spokesperson Claire Castro will remain in her position despite recent leadership transitions. The decision comes as other appointees from the previous administration have submitted their resignations.
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MANILA — Palace press officer Claire Castro will keep her role as the Marcos administration's principal spokesperson following a leadership restructuring at the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), newly installed PCO Secretary Lino Cayetano announced Friday.
Cayetano confirmed Castro's retention even as several other officials tendered courtesy resignations following the PCO leadership change. The move signals the administration's intention to maintain continuity in its communications strategy despite the personnel shifts at the agency's helm.
The PCO, which serves as the executive branch's primary communications arm, plays a crucial role in shaping the government's public messaging and media relations. Castro's continuation in the spokesperson role underscores her standing within the administration's communications apparatus.
The decision reflects broader decisions being made under the new PCO leadership regarding which officials would remain in their positions during the transition period.