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Jay Ruiz belies reports he is being replaced as Communications Secretary
Malacañang confirmed that Jay Ruiz continues to serve as the acting Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO).
Ruiz dismissed rumors of his potential transfer to another agency or replacement as PCO chief.
He stated that unless otherwise directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., he would continue to lead the communications agency.
Ruiz also denied reports that he contracted COVID-19, clarifying that it was his staff who tested positive for the disease.
He mentioned that he is serving at the pleasure of the President and expressed gratitude for the opportunity.
Marcos Jr. needs to formally reappoint Ruiz as Communications Secretary after the Commission on Appointments (CA) bypassed the former newsman.
Ruiz stated that he does not know the origin of the rumors regarding his replacement.
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