Manila Bulletin
'We won't back down,' Ruiz says in confronting 'fake news' against him
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Jay Ruiz has vowed to fight against fake news circulating about him, specifically denying accusations that he co-founded Digital 8, Inc.
Ruiz clarified that he was an authorized representative for the company in a joint venture agreement between IBC-13, Digi8, and PCSO, but he never owned the company nor has shares in it.
Digital 8, Inc. reportedly secured ₱206.052 million worth of contracts from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) in the last quarter of 2024.
He expressed his determination to counter misinformation, stating, "Ilalaban natin 'to. Hindi tayo magpapadaig sa fake news, hinding hindi tayo magpapadaig sa ganitong sistema."
Ruiz also stated he will not resign from his position nor file charges against the people behind the report.
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