President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PHOTO FROM PALACE)
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has declared October as Communications Month to recognize its importance in nation-building, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced on Sunday.
In a statement, PCO said that Marcos issued a two-page proclamation, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on August 2.
Proclamation No. 308 highlights the essential role of communication in the media industry and public discourse and also declares October 11 as the anniversary of PCO.
“The administration aims 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,” said Marcos.
Under the proclamation, PCO would lead its anniversary and Communications Month celebration, while other government agencies were assigned to identify initiatives, projects, and activities for the event.