Malacañang described the progress of the anti-political dynasty bill in the Congress as a "good sign." "Maganda pong senyales iyan kung kanila po itong minamadali (ang discussion sa anti-dynasty bill) dahil iyan din po ang nais ng Pangulo (That is a good sign if they are expediting the discussion...
The outcome of President Marcos ' review of the report of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) may be out this month, Malacañang said. While Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro did not disclose where Marcos is now in his review of the over...
Malacañang asserted that the early declaration of Vice President Sara Duterte to run for president is "irrelevant" as President Marcos is focused on pressing national issues. Palace Press Officer and Communication Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Palace does not view Duterte 's...
The Philippines is strengthening its cyber defense partnerships with Canada and Japan as the administration ramps up efforts to combat rising misinformation and evolving digital threats. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the move is in line with President...
Malacañang said a jeepney fare hike is “premature” despite a possible eighth straight week of oil price increases, noting that a provisional P1 adjustment remains in effect and is still sufficient to cover fuel costs. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary...
President Marcos will not be monitoring the International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmation of charges hearing of former president Rodrigo Duterte, set to start on Feb. 23, stressing that the Chief Executive remains focused on national concerns. “Hindi po kailangang mag-monitor ng Pangulo (There...
Malacañang confirmed that President Marcos will visit Naga City on Feb. 21, where he is set to meet former Vice President and now Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo for a flood mitigation project, even as the Palace stressed that the 2028 elections are not on the President’s mind. Presidential...
Malacañang has defended the transfer of former president Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague in the Netherlands, saying it was carried out in accordance with Philippine law and existing international obligations. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after...
Lawyer Melvin Matibag, who used to be part of the Duterte administration, has been named as the new director of the National Bureau of Investigation. Matibag 's appointment was announced by Palace Press Officer and Communication Undersecretary Claire Castro in a Palace briefing on Thursday,...
Malacañang dismissed as fake a circulating document claiming that Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno had been replaced, saying the matter will be referred to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said...
Limiting children 's use of social media is a good suggestion, but it needs to be studied considering the pros and cons it offers to society, Malacañang said. "Magandang suggestion po iyan pero kailangang aralin po (That is a good suggestion, but it still needs to be studied)," Palace Press...
President Marcos has received the report of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) and was still studying it, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this when sought for updates on the fate of ICI, a body created by the President to...
