Malacañang has pointed to the previous administration as the reason the International Criminal Court (ICC) resumed its investigation into the alleged crimes against humanity during the bloody drug war of former president Rodrigo Duterte that ultimately led to his arrest and surrender last week....
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque's request for asylum in the Netherlands will not affect the cases against him in the country, a Palace official said on Tuesday, March 18. Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque (Presidential Photo) Palace Press Officer and Communications...
A shortlist of who could replace Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT-3) general manager Oscar Bongon has been submitted to the Palace, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro bared. "Ang sabi po sa atin ay nakapag-submit na po yata ng listahan, nakapag-submit na po sa PMS at hinihintay na lamang po kung...
If the International Criminal Court (ICC) makes a request to freeze the assets of former president Rodrigo Duterte, the government will let the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) handle it. PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro (Betheena Unite) Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary...
Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra should assess himself if he remains suitable to be the government's chief lawyer, a Palace official said. PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro and Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra (Malacañang) Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro...
Malacañang said the recent arrest and surrender of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC) did not change the view of foreign investors of the Philippines. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM) In a press briefing, Palace...
Malacañang has appealed to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to give new Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) interim chief minister Abdulraof Macacua a chance as he took over the leadership of the newly established region. Maguindanao del Norte Gov. Abdulraof Macacua...
Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro hit back at Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, saying he should have gone immediately to The Hague if he truly believed that the International Criminal Court (ICC) was incompetent. Senator Ronald dela Rosa, Palace Press Officer...
Malacañang said it respects the decision of the Senate if it would launch an investigation into the arrest and surrender of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC) last week. (Photo by Mark Balmores/MANILA BULLETIN) Palace Press Officer and Communications...
Despite growing tensions, Malacañang said President Marcos has no immediate plans to take legal action against individuals making strong statements against the government. 'STAND WITH DUTERTE' — Thousands of supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte joined the unity walk in Davao...
Malacañang emphasized that "utang na loob" or gratitude should not be a reason for President Marcos to disregard the law. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM) and Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte (Ivy Tejano) This developed after Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte said Marcos...
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) has urged the public to be more discerning amid the increasing spread of false narratives online this past week. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM) Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary...