While the government assured that there will be no increases on prices of basic goods until April 16, possible increases beyond that may be inevitable, Malacañang said. Thus, they will make further appeal to manufacturers to keep the prices stable beyond April 16. "[N]angako po ang mga...
Now is not the time for mudslinging and politicking while the country is reeling from the impacts of the conflict in the Middle East, Malacañang said. "Ang kailangan lang natin ay magkaroon ng pag-unawa, pag-intindi at kumbaga lahat tayo dito ay magtutulungan (All we need is to have understanding,...
No national interest will be lost in case the Philippines engage in a joint oil and gas exploration with China, a Palace official said. This, as the Philippines and China have resumed high-level consultations with both sides exploring possible cooperation in oil and gas development alongside...
Malacañang welcomed proposals to adopt work-from-home (WFH) arrangements amid rising fuel prices but said the decision ultimately rests with private companies. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Palace sees the proposal as beneficial in reducing fuel...
Malacañang said it is not closing its doors to recommendations to implement a price freeze on oil as the country reels from the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Friday, March 27, that a price freeze is under...
Malacañang said President Marcos’ visible public engagements and program updates are meant to inform Filipinos—not for self-promotion—amid criticism over alleged violations of the anti-epal policy. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President...
Malacañang said that the Philippines has always been “sincere” in its engagements with China, amid renewed discussions on possible joint oil and gas exploration. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after the Chinese Embassy in Manila said Beijing is...
Batangas 1st district Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste has graciously offered to shoulder Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro 's hospital expenses resulting from the "anxiety" caused by his P110-million libel case. Leviste had this to say in a Facebook post...
Malacañang said President Marcos supports the proposed P50 price cap for imported rice as part of efforts to keep food prices stable. In her press briefing on Monday, March 23, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the proposal, put forward by the Department of...
Malacañang said President Marcos is carefully balancing the rollout of government assistance, transport fare policies, and inflation concerns as the country grapples with rising fuel prices. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President is weighing the...
Malacañang is letting the Office of the Ombudsman reveal individuals who are responsible for the corruption in the anomalous flood control projects. Palace Press Office Claire Castro on Monday, March 23, distanced Malacañang from Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre 's earlier pronouncement...
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro, on Monday, March 23, defended President Marcos for appointing acting secretaries and not secretaries to lead several agencies of the government. Castro, in a press briefing, said the President "means no offense to the...
