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...
DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday denied allegations that she traveled to Kuwait without the required travel authority and called the claim a form of “political scapegoating.” The issue surfaced after Palace Press Officer Claire Castro publicly questioned if Vice President...
Malacañang said it has no information yet on the whereabouts of Vice President Sara Duterte, adding that she has yet to seek for a new travel authority for her supposed trip to Kuwait. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said in a briefing in India on Wednesday,...
Malacañang has cautioned lawmakers against supporting a Senate resolution seeking to remove the President’s authority to adjust rice tariffs, saying it could paralyze the government’s ability to act swiftly during price shocks and emergencies. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said...
Malacañang on Tuesday welcomed the steady decline in the country’s inflation rate over the past six months, describing it as a “magical” feat given global economic pressures. Speaking to Filipino reporters covering President Marcos’ state visit to India, Communications Undersecretary...
Malacañang said it intends to seek deeper talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) after it suspended the decommissioning of its remaining combatants and weapons. "Makikipag-usap po ng mas masinsinan, para po mas maging maganda ang resulta (We will engage them in deeper talks to...
President Marcos must carefully study first the proposal to ban online gambling in the country, especially its removal 's impact on the nation and the industry, before coming up with a decision, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on...
President Marcos is open to changes in the proposed 2026 national budget as long as they are justifiable and not intended to misuse public funds, Malacañang said amid early tensions with Congress over his warning against questionable insertions. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro...
Malacañang said President Marcos’ improved trust ratings in the latest OCTA Research survey reflect growing public appreciation for his work ethic and increased visibility. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after the OCTA Tugon ng Masa survey conducted from July 12 to 17...
Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro will stay on as Palace Press Officer after filing her courtesy resignation early this month, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) confirmed Wednesday, July 30. In a text message to Palace reporters on Wednesday morning, July 30, PCO Secretary...
The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte hailed the Supreme Court’s ruling that struck down the fourth impeachment complaint filed against her, calling the high court’s decision a reaffirmation of constitutional safeguards against abuse of the process. In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos is on a working visit to Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to meet overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and spearhead initiatives for their welfare, Malacañang said. In a press briefing, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the trip from July 17 to 20...
