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Artlets alumna appointed as PCO undersecretary

Artlets alumna appointed as PCO undersecretary

PRESIDENT FERDINAND Marcos, Jr. has appointed UST Political Science alumna Clarissa Castro as undersecretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), the government's lead communication agency. Castro, who will also serve as Palace press officer, took her oath before Marcos on Monday, Feb. 24. As press officer, Castro will be holding press…
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Duterte impeachment a sign of a healthy democracy, a ‘political gamble,’ UST Political Science profs say

Duterte impeachment a sign of a healthy democracy, a ‘political gamble,’ UST Political Science profs say

UST POLITICAL Science professors have linked the historic impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte to the rift between her family and the Marcos administration, but they differ on the possible motive behind the move, which capped the pre-midterm elections sessions of Congress. UST Department of Political Science chair Assoc. Prof. Dennis Coronacion…
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Former communications chief and Artlets alumna to lead de facto PH embassy in Taiwan

Former communications chief and Artlets alumna to lead de facto PH embassy in Taiwan

ARTLETS ALUMNA Cheloy Garafil, who served as Presidential Communications Office (PCO) secretary from 2022 to 2024, will be named chair of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO), the Philippines' de facto embassy in Taiwan. Malacañang announced Garafil’s designation on Thursday, Sept. 5, following the appointment of  Senior Communications Undersecretary…
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Marcos: All POGOs banned starting today

Marcos: All POGOs banned starting today

PRESIDENT FERDINAND Marcos, Jr. has imposed a ban on all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), citing the need to end the gambling firms’ “grave abuse” of Philippine law. Marcos received a standing ovation and drew cheers from the audience after declaring the ban in his third State of the Nation…
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