Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said that the group clad in black who caused unrest in Mendiola and at Ayala Bridge in Manila were not genuine protesters but paid troublemakers. Castro said this amid ongoing anti-corruption protests across the country on Sunday, Sept. 21, the...
Malacañang said President Marcos is ready to face allegations linking Ilocos Norte projects to the embattled Discaya contractor couple, assuring the public there will be no cover-up in the ongoing flood control probe. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after former Ilocos Sur...
President Marcos is closely monitoring the ongoing protests across the country, Malacañang said Sunday, Sept. 21, as it assured the public that their right to freely express dismay over corruption will not be curtailed. In an interview with GMA Integrated News, Communications Undersecretary Claire...
Malacañang said President Marcos respects the right of Filipinos to stage rallies against corruption, stressing that he also shares the public’s frustration over recent controversies. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this ahead of the planned protests against government...
"Perhaps Vice President Sara Duterte needs a clearer vision and hearing aid so she can hear what President Marcos has been doing." This was how Malacañang rebutted Duterte 's remarks over Marcos ' response to the corruption-ridden flood control projects in the country. In an interview...
President Marcos’ intensified anti-corruption campaign is not being pursued to cement his political legacy but to address systemic anomalies in government projects, Malacañang said. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this amid ongoing investigations and demonstrations prompted by...
Malacañang said President Marcos recognizes the public’s right to express dissent as protests against corruption in government are set to take place on Sept. 21, the anniversary of the declaration of martial law. In a press briefing, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President...
Malacañang announced two of the three members forming the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), a body created to investigate alleged corruption, irregularities, and misuse of funds in government flood control and other infrastructure projects over the past decade. In a press briefing...
If proven that lawmakers and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials allegedly involved in the flood control anomalies indeed demanded kickbacks from projects, President Marcos will not let it slide. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this...
Malacañang said President Marcos would respect whatever decision senators make if reports of a leadership coup against Senate President Francis Escudero materialize, stressing that the choice of leader rests solely with the upper chamber. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the President’s...
Malacañang has refuted claims by the camp of Great Pacific Builders and General Contractor, Inc., that the firm did not handle the second phase of the Philippine Film Heritage Building (PFHB) project. In a statement, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro urged the contractor couple, Cezarah...
Considering that there has been no charges filed against contractors allegedly involved in anomalous flood control projects, Malacañang cannot prevent them from leaving the country. However, a lookout bulletin will be initiated in order to monitor the movement of the contractors amid the...
