Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro once again clarified that Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong "voluntarily" resigned as special adviser of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). Hoping to put an end to the issue concerning Magalong 's exit...
Malacañang said the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) may also look into other questionable infrastructure projects flagged by Congress, once supporting documents are submitted. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after separate congressional actions raised questions...
Malacañang said the first-ever joint military exercises between the Philippines and Japan are a reaffirmation of both nations’ shared commitment to peace, cooperation, and readiness—not merely an act of defense. In a press briefing on Thursday, Oct. 9, Communications Undersecretary Claire...
Malacañang said the government is not alarmed by the recent uptick in inflation as it remains well within the administration 's projection this year. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this was according to the Department of Economy, Planning and...
Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary denied rumors that she is being considered to be the next Department of Justice (DOJ) secretary. In a Palace briefing on Wednesday, Oct. 8, Castro said she did not even know where the rumors came from. "Unang-una po, hindi po natin alam kung...
Malacañang has defended the inclusion of P250 billion in unprogrammed appropriations under the proposed 2026 national budget, saying the funds serve as a vital contingency reserve for emergencies and unforeseen needs, with President Marcos himself ensuring they are properly managed. Communications...
Malacañang said the newly appointed Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla and the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) can work together to expedite the government’s corruption investigations, particularly on flood control and infrastructure projects. Communications Undersecretary Claire...
President Marcos does not want a Charter change (Cha-cha) or constitutional change, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Tuesday, Oct. 7, after the idea was floated in the House of Representatives. “Ang Pangulo po ay hindi po sa ngayon naaayon or sumasang-ayon para sa isang...
Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro denied that the Palace had linked Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong to alleged irregularities in a tennis court project, stressing that President Marcos’ concern was over possible constitutional issues related to his position, not local projects....
Malacañang said it is up to Vice President Sara Duterte whether she will attend the plenary deliberations for the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) 2026 budget. In an interview with One News, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Palace would not stand in the way of Duterte’s...
It is better for resigned Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co to explain his side amid allegations against him in relation to 2025 budget insertions and the flood control project anomalies, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro made the statement on...
Malacañang has distanced itself from matters concerning the health of former president Rodrigo Duterte while in detention. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said they will not give updates on Duterte 's health when asked what the Marcos administration...
