SSS chief is new interim DICT Secretary

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Social Security System (SSS) President and CEO Robert Joseph Montes De Claro as the interim head of the Department of Information and Communications Technology.

De Claro succeeds Henry Aguda, whom Marcos earlier confirmed had resigned as DICT Secretary.

According to the SSS website, De Claro holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with specialization in Information Technology from De La Salle University.

He holds a seat on the Boards of PLDT and Union Bank of the Philippines, representing the SSS.

De Claro also held various roles in companies such as President and CEO for People4u, Inc.; Operating Partner for FutureNow Business Services, Inc.; President and General Manager for JMango Philippines, Inc.; and General Manager, APAC for GlobalOne Solutions, Inc. and Cloud Sherpas, according to the SSS.