Rey Joseph “RJ” Nieto, a former pro-Duterte blogger and vlogger, is appointed as an Assistant Secretary at the Office of the Cabinet Secretary, the unit that directly supports President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Nieto is widely known for running the pro-Duterte blog “Thinking Pinoy,” which is described by outlets as no longer available.
Philstar and GMA News Online both report the appointment and identify Nieto’s background in Duterte-era online content creation. Both sources frame the move as a formal posting in Marcos’ administration, but they do not include additional details such as his specific mandate, start date, or prior government roles beyond his media presence. The reports primarily focus on who Nieto is and that he receives a government position within the Cabinet Secretary’s office.
While the two outlets align on the basic facts of the appointment and Nieto’s public profile, the phrasing differs slightly: GMA refers to him as an ex-Duterte blogger, while Philstar also emphasizes his role as a vlogger. Neither source provides further commentary on the political implications of the appointment.
