Chavez resigns as PCO acting chief, Ruiz set to take over

Cesar Chavez confirmed his irrevocable resignation as acting chief of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Thursday, February 20.

Chavez cited failure to meet expectations in overseeing the agency and expressed gratitude to President Marcos while emphasizing continued support for the administration outside government roles.

Emerald Ridao remains officer-in-charge of the PCO until Jay Ruiz takes over as chief starting March 1 after a week-long transition period that began on February 24.

Ruiz, a former ABS-CBN News reporter, was introduced to the PCO Management Committee on February 24 and will serve as the fourth PCO head under the Marcos administration.

Chavez officially resigned on February 5 and stepped down after a leave from February 17 to 21.