Elaine Masukat
Elaine Masukat | |
|---|---|
 Elaine T. Masukat | |
| Senior Undersecretary and OIC, Presidential Management Staff | |
| Assumed office January 2023 | |
| President | Bongbong Marcos |
| Preceded by | Zenaida Angping |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Philippines |
| Alma mater | San Beda College of Law |
| Occupation | Lawyer, government official |
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 Zenaida Angping.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Elaine T. Masukat graduated from the San Beda College of Law, where she earned her law degree.[2]
Career
[edit]Legal and political career
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Cupin, Bea; Hofileña, Chay F. (July 5, 2023). "Liza Araneta Marcos, First Lady of the Philippines". Rappler. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "Adios Naida! Ex-associate at Liza Marcos' law firm rumored to be new PMS chief". Politiko. January 3, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "Masukat papalit kay Naida Angping sa PMS". Abante News (in Filipino). January 3, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "Adios Naida! Ex-associate at Liza Marcos' law firm rumored to be new PMS chief". Politiko. January 3, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ Ki, Czarina Nicole Ong (February 11, 2024). "PMS' memo on submission of clearances by presidential appointees 'highly irregular' – Ombudsman Martires". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ Quejada, Butch M. (October 30, 2010). "Atty. Elaine Masukat". Philstar.com (in Filipino). Retrieved February 12, 2024.