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New PCO chief hits ground running
Veteran broadcast journalist Jay Ruiz was sworn in as the ad interim Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Ruiz, the fourth to head the PCO under Marcos, vowed to help the administration disseminate essential information and intensify the fight against fake news and disinformation.
He stressed the importance of providing clear, precise, informative, and educational information to combat fake news and ensure informed decision-making.
Ruiz also highlighted the President's marching orders to deliver the government's message and ensure public access to information on government programs and services.
Lawyer Clarissa Castro took her oath as PCO Undersecretary and was designated "Palace Press Officer."
The PCO also vowed to support any measure that would prohibit fake news in the country.
Undersecretary Castro suggested the registration of all content creators to avoid fake news.
Ruiz warned vloggers that they have the responsibility to tell the truth to the public.
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