Acting Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cesar Chavez has announced his irrevocable resignation, effective February 28, 2025, or earlier if his replacement is appointed.
“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 said.
He submitted his resignation to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on February 5, 2025.
Despite stepping down, Chavez emphasized his continued support for the administration’s vision, stating that he will pursue endeavors outside the government but still within public service.
He expressed gratitude to the President for the trust and opportunity to serve, calling the experience an “honor of a lifetime.”
“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,” Chavez admitted.
He remained vague about the reasons behind his resignation but stressed his commitment to truth, a principle he upheld as a former broadcast journalist.
Since joining the Marcos administration, Chavez said he had treated each working day as if it were his last, always striving to give his best.
“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 added.
Malacañang has yet to announce his replacement.
Chavez was appointed PCO acting secretary in September 2024, succeeding lawyer and veteran journalist Cheloy Garafil, who now leads the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) in Taiwan.
