President Marcos expects government officials to lead with integrity and accountability, as the Palace underscored his focus on right leadership and performance across all agencies amid recent issues hounding the public sector. In a Palace briefing on Monday, Oct. 20, Presidential Communications...
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro denounced Vice President Sara Duterte’s remarks questioning the independence of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), calling them baseless and an insult to the experts leading the anti-corruption probe....
Manila 4th District Councilor Ryan Ponce was suspended by the Manila City Council following its investigation on the sexual harassment allegations made by 4th District Councilor Eunice Castro against him last Oct. 9. According to Manila Vice Mayor Chi Atienza, the city council voted to suspend...
Malacañang has slammed Vice President Sara Duterte for claiming that President Marcos is not doing his job and only wants to stay in power, asserting that he is instead cleaning up the mess left by the previous administration. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro...
Malacañang gave an assurance that the unprogrammed appropriations under the proposed 2026 national budget will not end up as "pork barrel." Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said that although P250 billion falls under the unprogrammed appropriations, it will be...
Malacañang announced that former Transportation spokesperson and former Cainta, Rizal mayor Mon Ilagan has been appointed as undersecretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). Communications Secretary Dave Gomez confirmed this on Monday, Oct. 13. Gomez said Ilagan 's role will be...
Malacañang has slammed Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte for threatening to get back at the people behind his father 's arrest, reminding him that he should not be making such threats in a "civilized society." Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro...
President Marcos will not stop planned rallies by various groups this month, but Malacañang reminded protesters that their activities must strictly comply with the law. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this ahead of planned demonstrations by groups such as Kabataan and several...
Malacañang assured the public that all members of the Executive Department, including President Marcos, will comply with any directive from the Office of the Ombudsman allowing public access to Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs). Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro...
Malacañang said the two-day suspension of face-to-face classes in the basic education curriculum in Metro Manila aims to prevent the spread of influenza-like illnesses among students and teachers and allow schools to undergo cleaning and safety inspections following recent earthquakes....
The bill providing free funeral services to indigent Filipino families has officially lapsed into law without the signature of President Marcos, Malacañang confirmed Monday, Oct. 13. In a text message, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed that the measure, now Republic Act No....
A councilor in the city of Manila is currently being investigated after a female councilor accused him of sexually harassing her during a city council session on Thursday, Oct. 9. In a speech, Councilor Eunice Castro of Manila 's 4th District angrily chastised 4th District Councilor Ryan...
