CHAVEZ RESIGNS AS PCO CHIEF

CESAR Chavez has resigned from his post as Acting Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO).

Chavez on Thursday made the confirmation, saying he will vacate the office on Feb. 28 or anytime earlier when his replacement is appointed.

According to him, he submitted his “irrevocable” resignation on Feb. 5.

He said had spoken to former journalist Jay Ruiz who will serve as his successor.

“However, I will not be signing out as a believer in this administration, whose vision I will continue to support as I pursue endeavors outside of government but still within the realm of public service,” he said.

Chavez was appointed as acting PCO chief on Sept. 5, 2024.

He thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the opportunity to serve, saying it is “an honor of a lifetime.”

Chavez added that he would introduce Ruiz to the PCO Management Committee on Feb. 24.

Ruiz will serve as the fourth PCO head under the Marcos administration.