Jay Ruiz

Jay Ruiz is the Presidential Communications Secretary who leads efforts to combat media killings and disinformation in the Philippines. He relaunched the Media Vanguards initiative to protect journalists during the midterm elections and emphasizes the importance of truthful information to safeguard free speech and national security.

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Last updated at April 8, 2025.

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PTFoMS, PNP reactivate Media Security Vanguard for 2025 elections

On Tuesday, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) reactivated the PTFOMS-PNP Media Security Vanguard initiative to enhance media safety, especially ahead of the 2025 midterm elections.
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PCO chief calls for Digital Services Act to regulate social media

On Friday, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) chief Jay Ruiz called for the passage of a Digital Services Act similar to that of the European Union during a House panel hearing.
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Ruiz not shareholder of Digital8, resigns in Jan

Documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission show that Presidential Communications Office Secretary Jay Ruiz was neither an incorporator nor a shareholder of Digital8 Incorporated.
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Oscar Orbos named acting PTV GM after Nebrida's resignation

Former Executive Secretary Oscar Orbos has been named acting General Manager of the People's Television Network (PTV) following complaints from PTV staff about current General Manager Antonio 'Toby' Nebrida Jr., whose courtesy resignation was accepted by Malacañang on Tuesday.
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PCO: Jay Ruiz denies owning Digital8, calls allegations 'fake news'

The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Tuesday reaffirmed its stance that Jay Ruiz does not have any shares in Digital8, Inc., which recently secured a P206-million contract with the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).
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DOJ reviews cyber libel laws to tackle fake news

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has begun evaluating existing laws to determine what amendments are needed to combat the proliferation of fake news.
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Ruiz divests from company, political firm as new PCO chief

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.
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PCO Sec Ruiz pushes for social media regulation to fight fake news

Newly appointed Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Jay Ruiz is exploring the creation of a regulatory body for social media to combat fake news.
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PCO orders unqual. resigs. for new appts.

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.
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PCO interim sec wants regulatory body for social media to curb fake news

Jay Ruiz, interim secretary of the Presidential Communications Office, expressed interest in establishing a regulatory body to combat fake news on social media during an interview on Monday.
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