Malacañang said President Marcos continues to trust Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla despite growing calls for his replacement following a series of controversies involving the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). During a Palace press briefing on Monday, May 18, Presidential...
President Marcos has appointed Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Undersecretary Kim Robert de Leon as the country’s new Budget Secretary, making him the youngest person to head the agency. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro announced De Leon’s...
Malacañang has hit back at Vice President Sara Duterte over her remarks linking the International Criminal Court (ICC) cases against Duterte allies and possible Charter Change efforts to an alleged plan by President Marcos to remain in power. In a message to reporters on Thursday, May 14,...
Despite fresh rumors of a Cabinet revamp, Malacañang has once again clarified that there was no reorganization within the administration. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Tuesday, May 12, that there was no movement within the administration. "Sa ngayon...
Stressing that everyone is given protection in accordance with the law, Malacañang assured that if Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, who is now wanted for crimes against humanity, is arrested, he will receive protection. "Kung naaresto man po siya, kung maaaresto man po siya, lahat ng karapatan...
While Malacañang said no destabilization efforts are currently being monitored, it is aware where the plot is coming from. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said there is nothing new about reports on destabilization plots against the government. However, without...
Vice President Sara Duterte criticized Palace Press Officer and Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro, saying statements from Malacañang representatives could embarrass the country. During an interview released by the Office of the Vice President on Friday, May 8,...
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Malacañang questioned Vice President Sara Duterte’s capability to lead the country, saying it is “alarming” that she herself admitted not knowing how to use a computer beyond video calls. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro made the...
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Malacañang said those involved in any wrongdoing must be held accountable following the arrest of social media personality Franco Mabanta and four others in an alleged extortion case linked to former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. In a press briefing here, Presidential...
Malacañang took a swipe at Vice President Sara Duterte after she expressed hope that the 2028 presidential election would be held, saying she should review the Constitution to answer her own statements. In an interview at The Hague, Netherlands, Duterte said, "we can only pray that there will be a...
The Office of the President has approved the rescheduled foreign travel of Vice President Sara Duterte from May 2 to 15, Malacañang said Saturday, May 2. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed the approval when asked by reporters. “Confirmed,” she told reporters. The Palace...
While Malacañang did not dwell much on the new developments in the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, it believes that the House panel made its decision based on the evidence presented during the hearings. The House Committee on Justice on Wednesday, April 29, unanimously declared...
