Elaine T. Masukat is a Filipino lawyer and government official currently serving as Senior Undersecretary and Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Presidential Management Staff (PMS) under the administration of President Bongbong Marcos. She assumed the position in January 2023, succeeding Naida Angping.[1]

Early life and education

Elaine T. Masukat graduated from the San Beda College of Law, where she earned her law degree.[2]

Career

Masukat began her legal career as an associate at the Marcos Ochoa Serapio Tan (MOST) Law Firm, which was established by First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos. She worked at the firm from 2006 to 2010. She served as City Administrator of Navotas under then-Mayor Toby Tiangco. She also worked as a consultant and chief of staff for Tiangco during his tenure as a congressman, a role she held from 2006.[3]

Presidential Management Staff

In January 2023, Masukat was appointed as Senior Undersecretary and Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Presidential Management Staff (PMS), replacing Naida Angping. The PMS is a key office under the Office of the President, responsible for coordinating and monitoring the implementation of presidential directives and policies.[4]

In February 2024, Masukat issued a memorandum requiring all presidential appointees appointed before February 1, 2023, to submit updated personal data sheets and various clearances. The directive, issued "upon the directive of the Executive Secretary" Lucas Bersamin, was flagged as "highly irregular" by Ombudsman Samuel Martires, who cited logistical challenges and existing backlogs in processing clearances.[5]

Personal life

Masukat has been described as a dedicated public servant with a strong legal background. Her career has spanned both local government and national administration, reflecting her commitment to public service.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ Cupin, Bea; Hofileña, Chay F. (5 July 2023). "Liza Araneta Marcos, First Lady of the Philippines". Rappler. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Adios Naida! Ex-associate at Liza Marcos' law firm rumored to be new PMS chief". Politiko. 3 January 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Masukat papalit kay Naida Angping sa PMS". Abante News (in Filipino). 3 January 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Adios Naida! Ex-associate at Liza Marcos' law firm rumored to be new PMS chief". Politiko. 3 January 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  5. ^ Ki, Czarina Nicole Ong (11 February 2024). "PMS' memo on submission of clearances by presidential appointees 'highly irregular' – Ombudsman Martires". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  6. ^ Quejada, Butch M. (30 October 2010). "Atty. Elaine Masukat". Philstar.com (in Filipino). Retrieved 12 February 2024.
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