Cesar Chavez

Palace Press Officer Atty. Claire Castro confirmed on Monday that Jay Ruiz, newly appointed as Ad Interim Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), is divesting his interests from a company he co-founded.

Jay Ruiz, the Ad Interim Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), stated that it is standard procedure for presidential appointees to submit their resignations.

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin ordered all undersecretaries, assistant secretaries, and directors in the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) to submit their courtesy resignations by February 28, 2025.

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. is currently evaluating the performance of his Cabinet members and considering potential changes in department leadership, Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro confirmed Tuesday.

Veteran journalist Jaybee 'Jay' Ruiz took his oath as ad interim secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Monday, vowing to fight disinformation and fake news.

Veteran broadcast journalist Jay Ruiz is set to become the new Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) after Cesar Chavez announced his resignation on February 5.

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

Malacañang dismissed rumors of a Cabinet revamp, stating that no decisions have been made and there is no basis for such claims.

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin clarified on Thursday that Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista's resignation was due to health issues and not dissatisfaction with his performance.

Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Senior Undersecretary Emerald Ridao has been designated as Officer-in-Charge while Acting Secretary Cesar Chavez is on leave from Feb. 17 to 21.