Reorganizing the Presidential Communications Office

PCO headed by a Secretary.
Serves as principal office engaging citizens and media to improve public discourse.
Responsible for developing and coordinating messaging systems for the Executive branch and OP.

Secretary assisted by five (5) Undersecretaries and 14 Assistant Secretaries.
One Assistant Secretary reports directly to the Secretary.
Secretary may reassign or reorganize functions as needed.
Functional areas: Traditional Media and External Affairs; Digital Media Services; Content Production; Broadcast Production; Operations, Administration and Finance.
Secretary coordinates closely with Presidential Adviser for Creative Communications.

Undersecretary in charge of messaging directives and communication services via industry assets.
Five Assistant Secretaries specialize in Radio, Print, Television, External Affairs, and Media Accreditation and Relations.

Undersecretary responsible for programs and policies regarding digital media use and digital asset management.
Assisted by two Assistant Secretaries: one for Digital Media and Communications, one for Digital Assets Management.

Undersecretary handles close-in coverage of Presidential activities and data management.
Supported by one Assistant Secretary.

Undersecretary provides administrative and financial support for PCO mandates.
Four Assistant Secretaries manage Government-Owned or Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), Finance, Administration, and Operations.
PCO supervises attached agencies: People's Television Network Inc., APO Production Unit, Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation, National Printing Office.
Assistant Secretary for GOCCs oversees these agencies, ensuring compliance and recommending operational improvements.

Agencies under PCO control: Presidential Broadcast Service-Bureau of Broadcast Services; Bureau of Communications Services; News and Information Bureau; Freedom of Information-Program Management Office; Philippine Information Agency (PIA); Presidential Broadcast Staff-Radio Television Malacañang.
PIA led by Director-General (Undersecretary rank), supported by Deputy Directors-General (Assistant Secretary rank) and Assistant Directors-General (Director IV rank).
Divisions and regional offices headed by Director II appointed by Director-General.
Qualification standards for PIA positions coordinated with DBM and CES Board.

Reorganization of all PCO units per functional areas.
Secretary may recommend abolishing redundant positions in coordination with DBM.
Affected personnel entitled to benefits under existing laws; DBM to provide funding.
Secretary will submit revised organizational structure and staffing pattern for DBM review and approval.

Implementation funded from PCO’s available appropriations.
Subsequent funding included in PCO budget proposals, subject to budgetary rules.

If any part is declared unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions remain effective (Separability Clause).
This EO amends or modifies EO No. 2 (2022) and repeals inconsistent issuances.
The EO takes effect immediately upon signing.

Executive reorganization power exercised pursuant to constitutional and statutory mandates.
Centralization and rationalization of government communications under PCO for efficiency and coherence.
Detailed delineation of responsibilities within PCO to optimize media and communications functions.
Administrative supervision over attached GOCCs to uphold public service quality.
Coordination with budget and civil service authorities to ensure lawful staffing and funding.