Elaine Masukat | |
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![]() Elaine T. Masukat | |
Senior Undersecretary and OIC, Presidential Management Staff | |
In office January 2023 –Incumbent | |
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]
Elaine T. Masukat graduated from the San Beda College of Law,where she earned her law degree. [2]
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]
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]
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]