President Marcos supports the Department of Budget and Management 's (DBM) proposal to lower the cap on unprogrammed appropriations (UAs) to 3 percent, Malacañang said. "Yes," Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said when asked on Thursday, Feb. 26, if the...
Malacañang maintained its distance from the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, brushing off the decision of the National Unity Party (NUP) for leaning towards not voting for the impeachment of the country 's second-highest official. "Decision po nila iyan (That...
Malacañang said it respects the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to grant former president Rodrigo Duterte’s request to skip his scheduled detention hearing, reiterating that the Marcos administration will not interfere in the proceedings. In a press briefing on Thursday, Feb....
Malacañang said allegations of supposed bribery linked to the administration may be an attempt to discredit the International Criminal Court (ICC), as it dismissed the claims against President Marcos as recycled lies. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this...
On a rare occasion, Malacañang has agreed with Vice President Sara Duterte when she said that not all Cabinet secretaries under President Marcos are competent, although she was cited as an example. "Let us look who 's talking," Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire...
President Marcos wearing a pair of pink socks when he met with Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo, his closest rival in the 2022 presidential elections, and the handover of Manny Pacquiao 's boxing memorabilia to the National Sports Museum, which he oversaw, were a display of unity, Malacañang...
After President Marcos laid out the must-have qualities of the next president, Malacañang advised politicians vying for a position in 2028 to first ensure that they are qualified for the job. "So, sa mga nangunguna o inuuna ang pamumulitika sa ngayon, mag-isip-isip at baka hindi kayo qualified...
Malacañang dismissed as a “lousy script” the renewed allegation linking President Marcos to the supposed delivery of cash-filled suitcases, saying law enforcement agencies should act against those spreading false information. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire...
Malacañang rejected claims that the recent Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) release was a venue to distribute pork barrel funds to influence local government officials ahead of the barangay and 2028 elections. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after ACT...
Malacañang said the EDSA People Power Revolution remains an integral part of Philippine history and “cannot be erased,” even as it has yet to issue an official statement for its 40th anniversary. In a press briefing on Wednesday, Feb. 25, the day of the commemoration, Presidential...
Malacañang has belied the claims of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque that President Marcos is seeking to reconcile with Vice President Sara Duterte. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro tagged the claim as "another lie." "Kasinungalingan na naman. Dapat...
Malacañang said there is currently no discussion about the Philippines ' return to the International Criminal Court (ICC). "There is no discussion on plan of rejoining the ICC, as of this date," Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said when sought for comment...
