The leak of sensitive information is one reason why presidential appointees in the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) have been ordered to submit their courtesy resignations.
According to newly appointed PCO Head Secretary Jay Ruiz, there have been incidents of leaks or spreading of sensitive information within the office, despite all documents and orders being confidential.
Ruiz confirmed that Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin issued the order requiring all appointees to submit courtesy resignations.
In addition to the leaks, Ruiz acknowledged intrigue and disintegration within the agency also affect their work.
Ruiz stated that this move is part of the directives to be followed as the agency needs to change.
Several presidential appointees, including officials appointed by former acting PCO Secretary Cesar Chavez, have submitted their courtesy resignations.
Ruiz explained that these resignations will undergo thorough evaluation to determine whether the individuals should stay or leave their posts.
Furthermore, Ruiz urged PCO employees to stop corruption and focus on their work for better public service.
Abner is an award-winning journalist. He received the prestigious 2015 Titus Brandsma Award for Community Communication in the Philippines and participated in the 2016 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) of the United States of America, sponsored by the US Embassy in the Philippines. Founder of WATCH NORTH COTABATO, a media-citizens’ transparency group. He worked as a correspondent for the Philippine Daily Inquirer and CNN Philippines. His experience in broadcasting includes anchoring for Brigada News FM in Kidapawan and General Santos City and Brigada News TV. He anchors Tira Brigada via 105.1 Brigada News FM Manila, Mondays-Saturdays.