Manila, Feb. 20 -- Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Cesar Chavez on Thursday confirmed that he resigned from his post and will vacate the office on Feb. 28 "or anytime earlier when my replacement is appointed."

In a statement, Chavez said he submitted his "irrevocable" resignation on Feb. 5, adding that he 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, who was named acting PCO chief on Sept. 5, 2024, thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the opportunity to se...