Manila, May 25 -- Public spokespersons handling the nation's budget, welfare, health and justice portfolios topped a recent nationwide survey evaluating the most trusted and effective government communicators in the first quarter of 2025.

The RP-Mission and Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD), in partnership with RPMD News, released its inaugural Top 10 Government Communicators list, with the top performers scoring high on clarity, credibility, public trust and presence during key national developments.

Budget Undersecretary Goddes Hope Libiran was named the country's top government communicator, registering an 88.7 percent performance rating, followed by Department of Social Welfare and Development Undersecretary Irene Dumlao at 86.5 pe...