Former journalist Jay Ruiz took his oath at the Malacañang Palace on Monday, assuming the position of Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office, succeeding Cesar Chavez.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. personally administered Ruiz’s oath.
Ruiz vowed to combat the spread of fake news and disinformation and to ensure that the president’s projects are shared with the public.
“Ang administrasyong Marcos po, ang gusto po nila, ang gusto po ni Presidente, ay maibigay ang mensahe at programa sa ating mga ordinaryong Pilipino,” Ruiz said
“Ang gusto nating mangyari is malaman o maramdaman ng tao na ang gobyerno ay para sa tao. Marami pong programa ang kinakailangang malaman ng tao,” he added.
Ruiz stressed that the Marcos administration will not tolerate lies, as they harm the people.
“Kinakailangan din po nating labanan ang fake news lalong-lalo na ang kasinungalingan kasi ‘yun ang nakakasama sa atin. Bawal ang sinungaling, siyempre maraming nagpapakalat ng fake news ngayon, lalabanan po natin ‘yan,” Ruiz said.
He also called out vloggers, urging them to take responsibility and only share the truth with the public.
“Kung kayo mga vlogger, kinakailangan natin maging responsable, may responsibilidad sa tao na magsabi ng katotohanan,” Ruiz said.