His father was recognized as one of the country's longest-serving mayors and later held key government positions, including Associate Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration and Head of the Land Registration Authority.

[2] Ruiz attended South San Francisco High School in the United States before returning to the Philippines to pursue higher education.

[3] Jay Ruiz is a veteran journalist who spent over two decades at ABS-CBN, covering major national and international events.

[4] After leaving the media industry, Jay Ruiz transitioned into government service, working under then-Senate President Koko Pimentel during the Duterte administration as a Senate staff member.

As an accomplished artist, Ruiz celebrated his birthday in April 2024 with an art exhibit at Sentro Artista, where his works were praised for their creativity and emotional depth.

His appointment was confirmed by Chavez himself, who cited Ruiz’s extensive experience in media and communications as a key factor in the decision.

His predecessors included lawyer-turned-vlogger Trixie Cruz-Angeles, who served for less than three months before stepping down, and Cesar Chavez, who resigned after more than a year in office.