Manila: Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Jay Ruiz is still in office, Malaca±ang said on Friday, dispelling rumors about reorganization in the agency.

According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro told reporters that Jay Ruiz remains the acting secretary of PCO. She addressed the speculation by stating, "So, kung may mga ugung-ugong, wala pong nakakarating sa amin (So, if there are rumors, none of them has reached us)," signifying no official information about any changes had been communicated to them.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reappointed Ruiz as acting PCO secretary after the latter's ad interim appointment was deemed bypassed by the Commission on Appointments (CA) when Congress adjourned sine die on June 13. The CA was scheduled to deliberate on Ruiz's appointment on June 3 but deferred it due to lack of time.

Marcos had earlier directed Ruiz to continue his work as head of the PCO despite the CA's failure to tackle his appointment. Ruiz expressed gratitude towards Marcos for his continued trust and confidence in him, following the decision to reappoint him. He vowed to continue to lead the PCO "with professionalism, integrity, and purpose."