Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro denied that the Palace had linked Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong to alleged irregularities in a tennis court project, stressing that President Marcos’ concern was over possible constitutional issues related to his position, not local projects....
Malacañang said it is up to Vice President Sara Duterte whether she will attend the plenary deliberations for the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) 2026 budget. In an interview with One News, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Palace would not stand in the way of Duterte’s...
It is better for resigned Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co to explain his side amid allegations against him in relation to 2025 budget insertions and the flood control project anomalies, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro made the statement on...
Malacañang has distanced itself from matters concerning the health of former president Rodrigo Duterte while in detention. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said they will not give updates on Duterte 's health when asked what the Marcos administration...
Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro denied allegations that the Palace made inconsistent statements on the role of Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong in the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI). In a press briefing on Monday, Sept. 29, Castro clarified that her Sept. 13 remark,...
Malacañang has assured the public that President Marcos will not permit any irregular projects in the 2026 national budget, vowing a clean process following the controversies that hounded this year’s appropriations. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this amid ongoing...
Malacañang denied that the Marcos administration had taken a position on former president Rodrigo Duterte’s request for interim release from the International Criminal Court (ICC), after his lawyer cited Palace remarks in a filing before the tribunal. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro...
President Marcos has ordered his legal team to study the appointment of Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong as special adviser to the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI), following questions raised over possible conflicts of interest. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this...
President Marcos announced that P36 billion previously earmarked for flood control projects will be redirected to social welfare initiatives under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) amid the ongoing corruption controversy. Marcos said this as he led the awarding of the Huwarang...
"Nagbunga naman po yata ang madalas niyang pagbibiyahe (Her frequent travels have paid off)." This was how Malacañang reacted to the revelation of Vice President Sara Duterte that one country had agreed to host her fathe r, detained former president Rodrigo Duterte, for his interim release from...
Malacañang agreed that the Discaya contractor couple should first return their alleged ill-gotten wealth as proof of good faith before being admitted to the Witness Protection Program (WPP). Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this following the debate that ensued in a Senate hearing...
President Marcos is angered by reports that lawmakers are demanding kickbacks of up to 25 to 30 percent from infrastructure projects, Malacañang said. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after embattled contractor Curlee Discaya compared alleged commission rates across...
