Martin Andanar
Filipino television personality and broadcaster
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| July 2024 | Andanar's LinkedIn profile indicated that he had departed from his position at CGTN. |
| 2023 | Targeted year for complete switchover from analog to digital broadcasting in the Philippines, with the implementation of the Integrated Services Digital Broadcast – Terrestrial (ISDB-T) system. |
| 2023 | Martin Andanar relocated to Beijing, China to work as a news anchor for China Global Television Network (CGTN). |
| March 2022 | Named acting presidential spokesperson after Karlo Nograles was appointed as chairperson of the Civil Service Commission. |
| 2021 | Received the Outstanding Filipino Luminary Award for National Government Service from EspiCom group, recognizing his leadership at the Philippine Communication Operations Office (PCOO) during the COVID-19 pandemic and his role as a catalyst of effective media. |
| 2021 | Received 'Media Hero of the Year' Award at the Asia Pacific Stevie Awards for innovative work at PCOO (Presidential Communications Operations Office), recognizing his proactive news delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic through programs like Laging Handa Dokyu, Network Briefing News, and Public Briefing #LagingHandaPH. |
| January 2021 | Martin Andanar, as head of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), supported the passage of House Bill 8140 (Media Workers' Welfare Bill), which was voted on by 218 congressmen during its third and final reading at the House of Representatives. |
| October 28 2020 | Celebrated the Philippines moving to seventh place in the Committee to Protect Journalists' Global Impunity Index, moving out of the top five worst countries for journalists. |
| October 2 2020 | Took oath as commissioned commander at the Philippine Navy headquarters, in accordance with the National Defense Act and recommended by the Chief of Staff. |
| May 25 2020 | Received commission order as a commander in the Philippine Navy Reserve Force. |
| February 26 2020 | Martin Andanar delivered the Philippine dignitary statement at the High-Level Segment of the 43rd Session of the Human Rights Council, becoming the first Philippine Communications Secretary to speak before the Human Rights Council. In his speech, he highlighted the Duterte administration's policy on media freedom and human rights, calling for prudence in assessing claims from human rights sources. |
| 2019 | Martin Andanar was named among the outstanding Surigaonons in the field of government service, receiving the Rotary Outstanding Surigaonon Award (ROSA) |
| November 29 2019 | Received the Outstanding Alumnus Award for Professional Service in Communication from Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, acknowledging his initiative in media digitalization and expanding news communication reach. |
| September 25 2019 | Named the 'Most Effective Communicator' by The Philippine Cancer Society Inc. (PCSI) for his support of the organization's cause. |
| March 2019 | Commended by the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) for valuable contribution and assistance in pursuing its anti-corruption mandate. |
| March 2019 | Recognized as an outstanding Mindanaonon at the 1st Mindanao Governance and Leadership Excellence Awards for significantly improving People's Television Network (PTV), Radyo ng Bayan, Radio-Television Malacañang (RTVM), and Philippine News Agency (PNA) in less than two years. |
| January 2019 | Awarded Best Media Personality of 2018 by The Daily Tribune, recognizing his contributions to media worker welfare through the creation of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS). |
| January 2019 | Recognized as an outstanding media icon and broadcaster by the National Consumers Affairs Foundation (NCAF) during the People's Choice Awards ceremony in Quezon City. |
| January 2019 | Martin Andanar, representing the Philippine government, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Myanmar to establish stronger mechanisms for information sharing and media cooperation, aiming to promote cultural, educational, and tourism exchanges between the two countries. |
| 2018 | Martin Andanar won the 2nd Diamond Golden Awards for Most Outstanding Public Servant for his work as Secretary of PCOO |
| 2018 | Martin Andanar received the Gawad Filipino Awards' Dangal ng Sambayanang Filipino Award for Pinaka Mahusay sa Panglilingkod Bayan for his work as Secretary of PCOO |
| 2018 | Martin Andanar, as head of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), signed an agreement with South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism to facilitate staff visits, training, and exchange programs in broadcasting to enhance institutional capabilities and cultural understanding between the two countries. |
| 2018 | Presented the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) with the Handbook on Personal Security Measures for Media Practitioners to help media workers enlist government protection services. |
| December 2018 | Received a Presidential Citation from President Duterte at Heroes' Hall in Malacanang Palace, recognizing the PCOO's successful work during the 2017 ASEAN Summit. Andanar dedicated the honor to his colleagues, with Rhea Cy also present at the award ceremony. |
| December 2018 | Succeeded in having the Philippines delisted from Reporters Without Borders' list of most dangerous countries for journalists, which he attributed to President Duterte's concern for journalists. |
| December 2018 | Filed murder charges against suspects in the killing of Albay radio personality Joey Llana through the Presidential Task Force on Media Security. |
| November 2018 | Made an honorary member of the Cagayan de Oro Press Club, which is the oldest press club in the Philippines. |
| November 2018 | Martin Andanar established the Office of Global Media Affairs (OGMA) within the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) to connect Philippine government media with the international community and address foreign correspondents' concerns. |
| November 2018 | Martin Andanar, as Presidential Communications Secretary, met with survivors of the Maguindanao massacre, including clan leader Esmael Mangudadatu, and discussed the expected guilty verdict against suspects in early 2019. He and PCOO Undersecretary Joel Egco also became the first Presidential Communications team to visit the massacre memorial site. |
| October 2018 | Honored with lifetime membership and a plaque of appreciation by the National Press Club, in recognition of his efforts to protect journalists and increase transparency and accountability in governance. |
| August 2018 | As head of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), Martin Andanar signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hungary's Médiaszolgáltatás-támogató és Vagyonkezelő Alap to establish news exchange cooperation between the Philippines and Hungary through the Philippine News Agency. |
| March 10 2018 | Implemented the first-ever Emergency Warning Broadcast System (EWBS) in the Philippines, utilizing PTV as a government broadcast channel to provide early warning and updates during natural disasters. |
| 2017 | Martin Andanar led the Philippine Communication Office (PCOO) during the Philippines' chairmanship of the ASEAN Summit. |
| 2017 | Received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Federation University in Australia, recognizing his notable achievements and contributions. |
| 2017 | Presented Dutertenomics at the sidelines of the One Belt One Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing, China. |
| 2017 | Replicated Dutertenomics communications roadshow at the World Economic Forum on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Cambodia. |
| July 2017 | Philippine Star published an article highlighting Andanar as the 'richest official in his agency', with a net worth higher than all his undersecretaries and assistant secretaries combined. |
| April 2017 | Declared a net worth of P152.27 million in his statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN). |
| April 18 2017 | Launched Dutertenomics, a flagship communication program by the PCOO, in a forum attended by local and international media. The program focused on President Duterte's 10-point socioeconomic reform agenda aimed at accelerating poverty reduction and transforming the Philippines into a high middle-income economy by 2022. |
| 2016 | Martin Andanar began his government career, initiating significant media and communication infrastructure projects. |
| October 2016 | Formed the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) at the request of President Duterte to protect media workers. |
| October 12 2016 | Appointment as PCOO secretary confirmed by the Commission on Appointments. |
| June 30 2016 | Appointed as secretary for the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) by President Rodrigo Duterte. |
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