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Claire Castro

Claire Castro is the name of more than one Filipino public figure.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Claire Castro is the name of more than one Filipino public figure. The best-documented current person is Clarissa “Claire” Angeles Castro-Seechung, a lawyer, radio host, and government communications official.

What it is

The name Claire Castro primarily refers to Clarissa “Claire” Angeles Castro-Seechung, a Filipino lawyer and media personality who has served as Undersecretary of the Presidential Communications Office and Palace press officer since 2025. A separate, younger Claire Castro is a Filipino actress born in 1998.

Why it matters

Castro-Seechung is a prominent public-facing communications official in the Philippine government, providing legal commentary and advice through radio, podcasts, and official briefings. Her role under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. makes her a key voice in the country's information landscape.

Key details

She studied political science and law at the University of Santo Tomas, graduating cum laude, and holds a master's degree in law. Before her government appointment, she was known for legal-advice radio and online media. The actress Claire Castro, born August 11, 1998, is credited in television and film.

In short

  • Claire Castro most often refers to a Filipino lawyer and government press officer.
  • She became Undersecretary of the Presidential Communications Office in 2025.
  • A different person with the same name is a Filipino actress born in 1998.
  • Castro-Seechung studied at the University of Santo Tomas and is a cum laude law graduate.

Quick questions

Who is Claire Castro?
Claire Castro usually refers to Clarissa “Claire” Angeles Castro-Seechung, a Filipino lawyer, radio host, and government communications official. The name also belongs to a Filipino actress born in 1998.
What is Claire Castro known for?
She is known for her work as a lawyer, media commentator, and government spokesperson. She has also been known for radio hosting and legal-advice programming.
How old is Claire Castro?
Clarissa Claire Castro-Seechung was born on June 27, 1969, making her 57 years old as of July 24, 2026. The actress Claire Castro was born on August 11, 1998.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claire_Castro
    Supports: Full name, birth date, nationality, occupations, and 2025 government roles for Clarissa Claire Castro-Seechung.
  2. Rappler — https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/things-to-know-claire-castro-presidential-communications-office-undersecretary/
    Supports: Her appointment as PCO undersecretary and Palace press officer, plus background in law and media.
  3. Esquire Philippines — https://www.esquiremag.ph/politics/news/who-is-claire-castro-palace-press-officer-a3690-20250226
    Supports: Education at University of Santo Tomas, legal career, and media work.
  4. The Daily Tribune — https://www.tribune.net.ph/2025/02/26/claire-castro-takes-role-as-marcos-new-comms-undersecretary
    Supports: Role as Palace press officer, trial lawyer background, radio hosting, and podcast work.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10583343/
    Supports: Actress Claire Castro’s birth date and acting credits; distinguishes the other person with the same name.