Malacañang has welcomed the presence of foreign delegates who will observe the conduct of the upcoming midterm elections, saying they will help boost the polls ' credibility and deter election fraud. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM) and EU Chief Observer Marta Temido with...
Malacañang has warned voters against falling for disinformation as the May 12 midterm elections approach, urging the public to be vigilant, responsible, and to avoid aiding those who spread falsehoods online. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM Screenshot) In a press briefing on...
Malacañang said the Philippines’ improved global press freedom ranking proves that the administration does not seek to suppress free expression or move toward authoritarianism. Malacañang/Reporters Without Borders photos Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after media...
Malacañang said there are no current plans to summon Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian amid reports of alleged Chinese interference in the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. In a press briefing on Monday, April 28, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said there was no order yet for the...
Malacañang appealed to the public not to give malice to the government’s decision to offer free train rides in celebration of Labor Day. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after President Marcos ordered free rides on LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 from April 30 to May 3. In her...
After experiencing free train rides, commuters in Metro Manila can soon expect free Wi-Fi, contactless payment, and other smart upgrades in train stations, Malacañang said Friday, May 2. In her press briefing, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the initiative is in line with...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s defense team has formally challenged the International Criminal Court’s jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed during his presidency. In a 38-page filing dated May 1, the defense urged the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber to dismiss the case, arguing that the Court...
A recent study by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) revealing that 18.9 million Filipinos are considered “functionally illiterate” should be considered a national emergency. “This is not just a crisis—it's a national emergency,” ACT Teachers Partylist Rep. France Castro...
Malacañang said it has no information on the alleged inclusion of Vice President Sara Duterte on the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest list. PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro (Betheena Unite) Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro also said that the...
Malacañang has expressed alarm following the arrest of a Chinese national allegedly carrying surveillance equipment near the Commission on Elections (Comelec) office in Manila. (AI-generated/Microsoft Copilot) Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after the National Bureau of...
President Marcos has directed concerned agencies to provide immediate assistance to residents affected by the recent volcanic activity at Mount Bulusan in Sorsogon. (Photo: Sorsogon PIO via OCD) Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after the Office of Civil Defense reported that...
Malacañang appealed to the public not to give malice to the government’s decision to offer free train rides in celebration of Labor Day. RTVM/Manila Bulletin file photos Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after President Marcos ordered free rides on LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3...
