PRESIDENT Marcos Jr. has declared October of every year as Communications Month in recognition of the vital role of communication and information in nation-building as well as the importance of providing true and accurate information to the public.
Proclamation No. 308, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin last August 2 on behalf of the President, also declared October 11 as the anniversary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO).
In issuing the declaration, Malacanang recognized the role of communication in engaging and involving the citizenry and the media industry in enriching the quality of public discourse on all matters of governance.
It also commits to “provide true, accurate, and relevant information regarding its policies, priority programs, and projects to nurture a well-informed and enlightened citizenry through appropriate media.”
It also directs the PCO to lead the observance of “Communications Month” and its anniversary celebration by identifying relevant programs, projects, and activities for the annual event.
Under the proclamation order, all agencies, government-owned or-controlled corporations, state universities and colleges, local government units, non-government organizations, and the private sector need to join and support the PCO in the observance of Communications Month and its anniversary.
The PCO, which is headed by Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil, is tasked to craft, formulate, develop, enhance, and coordinate the messaging system of the Executive branch and the Office of the President.
