President Marcos intends to see the investigations into irregular flood control projects concluded and those responsible held accountable before the end of his term, Malacañang said. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after the President expressed anger after seeing that a...
Malacañang said a proposal in the Senate to require mandatory annual drug testing for all elected and appointed public officials would run counter to a Supreme Court ruling and constitutional protections on privacy. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after Senator Robinhood...
President Marcos has called on young Filipinos to think critically about online content and embrace nationalism, saying these values are essential in protecting the country’s sovereignty. In remarks delivered by Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro during the “Usap Tayo, Bayan...
Malacañang said President Marcos remains focused on his work and is not concerned about early presidential survey results listing candidates who are not allied with him. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after a WR Numero survey showed that 31.4 percent of Filipinos said they...
Malacañang has confirmed the resignation of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) director Jaime Santiago, who cited an “orchestrated move” to tarnish his reputation as the reason for stepping down. In a text message to reporters, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed reports...
Malacañang explained that the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) was not given a fresh allocation in the proposed 2026 national budget because nearly half of its 2025 funds remain unused. In a press briefing on Thursday, Aug. 14, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the...
The Philippines will continue its maritime and aerial patrols in the West Philippine Sea despite a new incident involving a Chinese fighter jet performing “dangerous maneuvering” against a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) aircraft, Malacañang said Thursday, Aug. 14. Communications Undersecretary...
President Marcos has tasked education and law enforcement agencies with conducting a thorough investigation into recent incidents and crimes involving students and teachers, some of which occurred inside or near schools. In a press briefing, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Marcos...
President Marcos has directed government agencies to address the country’s decreasing banana production and declining Philippine market share in key export destinations, Malacañang said. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after Senator Imee Marcos urged the administration to...
President Marcos has instructed his economic team to thoroughly study the proposed P1 jeepney fare increase amid rising fuel prices, Malacañang said on Thursday, Aug. 14. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after transport groups filed petitions before the Land Transportation...
No one should be overly sensitive and be easily offended over a joke made by comedian and host Vice Ganda about riding a jet ski to the West Philippine Sea and to the Hague, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said. Castro defended Vice Ganda, saying it was only a...
Vice President Sara Duterte should have clearly answered to allegations against her on the use of her confidential funds earlier, Malacañang said. "Noon pa po dapat niya ginawa. Noon pa lang dapat nalinis na po sa COA (Commission on Audit) pa lang, noong nagkaroon ng AOM (Audit Observation...
