President Marcos will not tolerate any further disorder in the Senate, especially if it carries on until his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA). "Hindi (No)" was Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro 's stern response when asked if Marcos would tolerate the...
Despite the current leadership dispute in the Senate, Malacañang said it will recognize the leadership of Senate President pro tempore Sherwin Gatchalian. Whatever message Gatchalian relays to Malacañang will be the version it will acknowledge, Palace Press Officer and Communications...
Malacañang challenged a witness in a Senate hearing to present evidence supporting his claim that bags of cash were allegedly delivered to President Marcos ' residence in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. The Palace issued the response after Bernard Tube, who identified himself as a former Marine who...
Malacañang said domestic political tensions and continuing political "noise" may have contributed to the Philippines ' failed bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after the...
President Marcos wants the long-delayed Anti-Political Dynasty Bill passed during his administration, Malacañang said on Thursday, June 4, after the House of Representatives approved its version of the measure. Speaking at a Palace press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO)...
Malacañang said it respects the decision of the new Senate majority to install Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate President Pro Tempore and acting Senate president following the latest leadership shakeup in the chamber. In a statement on Wednesday, June 3, the Palace said the change in leadership...
Malacañang labeled the statement of Vice President Sara Duterte as "alarming" as it attempts to clear the names of individuals linked to corruption. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Vice President is making it appear that they are all merely victims of...
Malacañang said the proposed P240 immigration fee for travelers entering and leaving the country remains under study and has not yet been approved. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro called on the public to remain calm as the proposal could be rejected and not...
Rather than relying on technicalities in a bid to dismiss the impeachment case against her, Vice President Sara Duterte must face the allegations against her and explain to the people, Malacañang said. In a briefing on Tuesday, June 2, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire...
It was only proper to serve the arrest warrant against Senator Jinggoy Estrada over a plunder case, Malacañang said, questioning Senator Alan Peter Cayetano 's call for Senate independence. "Senate independence. Independence from what? Ano ba ang pinapalagan ni Senador Alan Cayetano (What...
Malacañang has rejected allegations that the filing of cases against several senators was linked to ongoing political tensions and leadership struggles in the Senate. Speaking in an ambush interview on Monday, June 1, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the...
The government’s economic managers are recalibrating key economic assumptions amid evolving global and domestic developments, Malacañang said on Monday, June 1. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) recently met...
