Without revealing details, Malacañang said it knows where the smear campaign against President Marcos is coming from. "Kung mayroong naninira, alam naman natin kung saang parte ito nanggagaling (If there are smears, we already know where these are coming from)," Palace Press Officer and...
Vice President Sara Duterte suggested that President Marcos be asked what actions he is taking to address the impacts of the Middle East conflict on the country. When asked what the government must further do to cushion the effects of the ongoing crisis, Duterte said the President must be asked...
Malacañang reiterated that President Marcos is not experiencing any health concerns at present, adding that his previous illness has made him more cautious about his diet. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro clarified that after being diagnosed with diverticulitis...
Malacañang said it is up to the Office of the Ombudsman and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to decide whether to release the final report of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to the public. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after...
Malacañang has clarified that the government’s efforts to secure safe passage for Philippine vessels through the Strait of Hormuz are aimed at ensuring a steady fuel supply, not immediately lowering oil prices. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after...
President Marcos is well, Malacañang said, dispelling claims that he is ill. "Definitely," Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said in a Palace press briefing on Monday, April 6, when asked if the President was well. "Maayos po siya. Mamaya po maaari n 'yo...
Malacañang said the Philippines will continue engaging Myanmar authorities and stakeholders following recent political developments in the Southeast Asian nation. In a message to reporters, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the government has taken note of...
The Philippines has asked Iran to be designated as a “non-hostile” country in the Strait of Hormuz as the government is struggling to meet its oil needs due to the waterway’s partial closure. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro on Wednesday, April 1, sat down...
Malacañang said President Marcos remains focused on governance and delivering results, dismissing claims that he is preoccupied with his legacy. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after Davao City Representative Paolo Duterte said in a social media post...
Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro has urged detractors, including bashers, to "permanently stop" politicizing things. In time for the Holy Week, Castro also called on bashers to stop spreading negativity. "Ibig sabihin kapag basher, walang maibibigay na matinong...
President Marcos turned out well and accomplished despite his sister’s insistence that he needed guidance, a Palace official said. Palace Press Officer and Communication Undersecretary Claire Castro pointed out that Marcos carries himself well in public, does not have meltdowns, does not threaten...
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...
