Cesar Chavez (journalist)

Cesar Chavez
Official portrait, 2024
Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office
Acting
Incumbent
Assumed office
September 5, 2024
PresidentBongbong Marcos
Preceded byCheloy Garafil
Personal details
Born
Cesar B. Chavez

(1965-12-06) December 6, 1965 (age 59)
San Jose, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Children4
Alma mater

Cesar Chavez is a Filipino government official and former media executive who currently serves as the secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) under President Bongbong Marcos's administration. He was appointed to the position on September 5, 2024.[1]

Early life and education

Chavez was born on December 6, 1965 in San Jose, Camarines Sur. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in political science from Adamson University in 1989. He later obtained his Master in National Security Administration from the National Defense College of the Philippines in 2000. In 2008, he earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Peace and Security from Bicol University.[2]

Career

Media career

Chavez had an extensive career in the media industry before his government service. He served as the assistant vice president and director for news and public affairs at Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC), one of the Philippines' largest radio networks. Additionally, he was the general manager of the Nation Broadcasting Corporation/DZAR, where he oversaw the station's operations and programming.[3]

Government service

Chavez has held various positions in government service. He served as the chairman and chief executive officer of the National Youth Commission from 1998 to 2000 and commissioner-at-large of the same body from 1995 to 1998. From 2014 to 2015, he worked as assistant general manager of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).[3]

In the transportation sector, he served as assistant secretary for rail from September 2016 to February 2017 under the Department of Transportation (DOTr).[4]

Chavez was the chief of staff of Manila mayor Isko Moreno until 2021. Chavez said he resigned in order to return to MBC.[5] Chavez then served as undersecretary for railways from July 2022 to December 2023 again under DOTr.[4]

Before his appointment as PCO secretary, Chavez served as the presidential assistant for strategic communications under the Office of the President.[6]

Chavez taking the oath as the acting Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office before President Bongbong Marcos on Malacañan Palace, September 5, 2024

Chavez took his oath as the acting secretary of the Presidential Communications Office on September 5, 2024, succeeding Cheloy Garafil, of whom the latter was subsequently appointed as the Chairperson and Resident Representative of Manila Economic and Cultural Office.[7]

Personal life

Chavez, born December 6, 1965, hails from San Jose, Camarines Sur. He is married and has four children.[2]

References

  1. ^ Bea Cupin (September 5, 2024). "Cesar Chavez is Marcos' new communications chief".
  2. ^ a b Karen Ow-Yong (July 14, 2024). "DZRH 85th Anniversary: Cesar Chavez and his journey from media to government service".
  3. ^ a b Zacarian Sarao (September 5, 2024). "Cesar Chavez named new press secretary – source". Inquirer.net.
  4. ^ a b Jean Mangaluz (September 5, 2024). "Garafil out; Cesar Chavez named new PCO Secretary". Philstar.com.
  5. ^ Joviland, Rita (2021-10-13). "Mayor Isko's chief of staff quits post but camp denies it's due to infighting". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  6. ^ Dwight de Leon (December 6, 2023). "DOTr's Cesar Chavez named presidential assistant for strategic communications".
  7. ^ Anna Felicia Bajo (September 5, 2024). "Cesar Chavez to take oath as PCO chief". GMA Integrated News.