De Claro named new DICT chief, eyed for digital economy expertise
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has appointed Robert Joseph M. de Claro, former CEO of the Social Security System (SSS), as the new secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). De Claro's extensive experience in the digital economy is expected to drive project reviews and the advancement of internet infrastructure.
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