Manila, Philippines – Acting Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Cesar B. Chavez, has announced his resignation, effective February 28, 2025, or earlier if a replacement is appointed.
Chavez submitted his irrevocable resignation on February 5, 2025, and expressed both gratitude and regret in his statement.
“To use a broadcast parlance, I will be signing off as Acting Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office on February 28, 2025, or anytime earlier when my replacement is appointed,” Chavez stated.
He affirmed his continued support for the administration’s vision, even as he steps away from government service.
“I will not be signing out as a believer in this administration, whose vision I will continue to support as I pursue endeavors outside of government but still within the realm of public service,” he added.
Chavez thanked the President for the opportunity to serve, calling it “an honor of a lifetime” and acknowledging the trust placed in him. However, he candidly admitted to falling short of expectations.
“Although there is much for which I am grateful and a long list of people to thank, I leave with only one regret: in my estimation, I have fallen short of what was expected of me,” he said.
He emphasized his commitment to truth, drawing from his background as a broadcast journalist, and stated that he had always given his best throughout his tenure.
“Since my first day working in this administration and up to almost two years and seven months, I have always served each day as if it were my last, and thus I strive to give my best. As I always remind those who work with me at PCO, I am only as good as my last performance,” he noted.
Chavez concluded his statement with gratitude and optimism for the country’s future.
“And when the last day comes, I will leave with the same enthusiasm, gratitude, and hope for a better future for the country we love,” he said, signing off with a heartfelt “Dios Mabalos, Mr. President.”
