Jay Ruiz, a former ABS-CBN reporter, has been appointed as the new head of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), succeeding Cesar Chavez who resigned earlier this month. Ruiz will begin a week-long transition period, working with the outgoing PCO secretary to ensure a smooth handover. Chavez acknowledged falling short of expectations in his role, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve.
MANILA, Philippines — Former broadcast journalist Jay Ruiz has been appointed as the new head of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), replacing Cesar Chavez who resigned earlier in February. Chavez himself confirmed his resignation on February 5, 2025, acknowledging that he had 'fallen short of what was expected of him.'\'I spoke to Jay Ruiz already.
I informed him that I will introduce him to the PCO Mancom on Monday, February 24, so he can begin a week-long transition, so that by March 1, it's already a plug-and-play for him as the new PCO Sec,' Chavez said in a statement.\'I am also hoping that this kind of transition can be institutionalized in all other agencies,' he added. Ruiz, a former reporter for ABS-CBN, becomes the fourth head of the PCO under President Marcos. His predecessors include Trixie Cruz-Angeles, who served from June 30, 2022 to October 4, 2022, and Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil, who held the position until September 5, 2024. In his statement, Chavez announced he would be 'signing off as acting secretary of the Presidential Communications Office on February 28, 2025, or anytime earlier when my replacement is appointed.' Chavez expressed gratitude to the President 'for the opportunity to serve, which has been an honor of a lifetime made possible only by his trust and confidence in me.'\Chavez admitted to having much to be thankful for but also confessed to leaving 'with only one regret: in my estimation, I have fallen short of what was expected of me.' He emphasized his commitment to truthfulness, stating, 'it is to this fidelity to the truth—the bedrock belief to which I have anchored myself as a former broadcast journalist—that I must tell the unvarnished truth about my resignation.' Chavez described his service, saying, 'Since my first day working in this administration and up to almost two years and seven months, I have always served each day as if it were my last, and thus I strive to give my best. As I always remind those who work with me at PCO, I am only as good as my last performance,' adding, 'And when the last day comes, I will leave with the same enthusiasm, gratitude, and hope for a better future for the country we love. Dios Mabalos, Mr. President,' he added. His resignation comes amidst reports of discontent regarding his performance in managing the government's communication strategies. Chavez, a former transportation official and radio broadcaster, was appointed as acting PCO secretary by President Marcos in September 2024
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