Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro is wishing for an orderly Philippines with no more obstructionists and destabilizers. "Ang Christmas wish ko, sana wala nang obstructionist saka destabilizers. Maging maayos ang Pilipinas, magtulong tulong para sa mga kababayan...
Malacañang said the government will not abandon Filipino soldiers who risk their lives in the service of the nation, as President Marcos prepares to honor the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on its 90th anniversary. In her press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO)...
Despite the limited time, Malacañang said President Marcos will thoroughly review the 2026 national budget. The Executive Branch will not sleep on it, nor will it have holidays if it means they could scrutinize the budget before approving it, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary...
Malacañang expressed condolences to the family of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Catalina Cabral, saying her death is tragic but will not derail ongoing investigations into anomalous flood control projects. Presidential Communications Office (PCO)...
Malacañang has clapped back at Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte after claiming that the budget for Assistance to Individuals in Crisis (AICS) is being used as a political weapon by the allies of President Marcos. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro hit...
President Marcos has appointed Associate Justice Ma. Belen Ringpis-Liban as the new Presiding Justice of the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA), effective Dec. 17, 2025, Malacañang announced. In a statement on Wednesday evening, Dec. 17, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said...
While Malacañang agreed that the proposal of Senator Panfilo Lacson to opt with reenacted budget rather than a graft-ridden one was a good suggestion, President Marcos remains confident that there is still ample time to pass the proposed 2026 national budget. "Maganda po ang suhestiyon ni Senator...
Malacañang said President Marcos has ordered the extension of the filing period for hospital reimbursement claims to 120 days, a move aimed at easing delays in PhilHealth payments and helping health facilities recover denied claims. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire...
Malacañang is not considering the thought of resorting to any "plan B" or a reenacted budget amid a "deadlock" on the bicameral deliberations on the proposed 2026 national budget. "Ayaw namin isipin ang plan B. Sana maipasa ang 2026 budget (We do not want to think of a plan B. We hope the 2026...
Malacañang asserted that the opening of the Bucana Bridge in Davao City was not premature, citing that the road approach leading to the bridge was initially cleared for limited access. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro explained on Tuesday, Dec. 16, that the...
Malacañang has rejected claims that President Marcos had a hand in the plunder and graft complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte, saying critics are deliberately twisting the issue to shield the Vice President from corruption allegations. Presidential Communications Office (PCO)...
While President Marcos has tagged Anti-dynasty Bill as a priority measure, Malacañang stressed that it must not be passed in haste. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro emphasized that the bill should undergo thorough study and be crafted free of loopholes. "Kaya...
