Malacañang announced that former Transportation spokesperson and former Cainta, Rizal mayor Mon Ilagan has been appointed as undersecretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). Communications Secretary Dave Gomez confirmed this on Monday, Oct. 13. Gomez said Ilagan 's role will be...
Malacañang has slammed Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte for threatening to get back at the people behind his father 's arrest, reminding him that he should not be making such threats in a "civilized society." Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro...
President Marcos will not stop planned rallies by various groups this month, but Malacañang reminded protesters that their activities must strictly comply with the law. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this ahead of planned demonstrations by groups such as Kabataan and several...
Malacañang assured the public that all members of the Executive Department, including President Marcos, will comply with any directive from the Office of the Ombudsman allowing public access to Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs). Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro...
Malacañang said the two-day suspension of face-to-face classes in the basic education curriculum in Metro Manila aims to prevent the spread of influenza-like illnesses among students and teachers and allow schools to undergo cleaning and safety inspections following recent earthquakes....
The bill providing free funeral services to indigent Filipino families has officially lapsed into law without the signature of President Marcos, Malacañang confirmed Monday, Oct. 13. In a text message, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed that the measure, now Republic Act No....
Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro once again clarified that Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong "voluntarily" resigned as special adviser of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). Hoping to put an end to the issue concerning Magalong 's exit...
Malacañang said the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) may also look into other questionable infrastructure projects flagged by Congress, once supporting documents are submitted. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after separate congressional actions raised questions...
Malacañang said the first-ever joint military exercises between the Philippines and Japan are a reaffirmation of both nations’ shared commitment to peace, cooperation, and readiness—not merely an act of defense. In a press briefing on Thursday, Oct. 9, Communications Undersecretary Claire...
Malacañang said the government is not alarmed by the recent uptick in inflation as it remains well within the administration 's projection this year. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this was according to the Department of Economy, Planning and...
Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary denied rumors that she is being considered to be the next Department of Justice (DOJ) secretary. In a Palace briefing on Wednesday, Oct. 8, Castro said she did not even know where the rumors came from. "Unang-una po, hindi po natin alam kung...
Malacañang has defended the inclusion of P250 billion in unprogrammed appropriations under the proposed 2026 national budget, saying the funds serve as a vital contingency reserve for emergencies and unforeseen needs, with President Marcos himself ensuring they are properly managed. Communications...
