Manila, March 3 -- Malacanang on Monday assured the public that Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Jay Ruiz will comply with legal requirements concerning his business interests, particularly regarding his alleged ties to a private media firm.

In a press briefing, PCO Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro addressed concerns surrounding Ruiz's previous business dealings with government agencies prior to his appointment.

A report revealed that Digital 8 Inc., a media company co-founded by Ruiz, supposedly won a contract worth over PHP206 million with the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for the airing of lotto draws over state-run IBC 13 in the last quarter of 2024.

Castro said the law a...