President Bongbong Marcos has appointed a new Department of Information and Communications Technology secretary.
Appointed to the post vacated by Henry Roel Aguda was CEO and president of the Social Security System Robert Joseph Montes de Claro.
The Presidential Communications Office said De Claro "brings extensive experience in technology, business leadership and public service," having held positions in the public and private sectors.
As CEO and president of the SSS, the PCO said key initiatives were implemented, including the three-year pension reform program and the emergency calamity loan program.
He also served as chair of UnionDigital Bank and was a non-executive member of PLDT.
