Veteran broadcaster Jay Ruiz to replace Chavez as press secretary

Veteran broadcast journalist Jay Ruiz. | PHOTO: Screengrab from Jay Ruiz’s YouTube page, Jay Ruiz Talks @ Sentro
MANILA, Philippines — Veteran broadcast journalist Jay Ruiz is set to be appointed as the next head of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), said the agency’s outgoing Secretary Cesar Chavez.
Chavez made the pronouncement after announcing his resignation on Thursday.
READ: Cesar Chavez exits post as press secretary
“I spoke to Jay Ruiz already. I informed him that I will introduce him to the PCO Mancom on Monday, Feb 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.,” said Chavez in a message to reporters.
“I am also hoping that this kind of transition can be institutionalized in all other agencies,” he added.
Article continues after this advertisementChavez submitted his irrevocable resignation on Feb. 5 and will be effective Feb. 28.
Ruiz will be the fourth person appointed as press secretary, succeeding Chavez, Cheloy Garafil, and Trixie Cruz-Angeles.