Malacañang stressed that the people behind the "transition council" only have one goal—to remove President Marcos from office for their "own vested interests." Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro made the statement, following the revelation of Senate President...
Malacañang distanced President Marcos from fresh rumors of a looming House leadership change, stressing that the speakership is entirely an internal matter of the House of Representatives and not something the Chief Executive controls. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire...
Malacañang refused to divulge the reason behind the sudden exit of former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin Secretary Lucas Bersamin from the Cabinet, choosing to keep the matter at rest. "Nag-usap naman po sila ng Pangulo face-to-face at (He and the President have already talked face-to-face...
Malacañang has downplayed President Marcos’ lighthearted comment about a possible Cabinet shakeup, saying the remark was delivered in jest and should be taken at “face value.” Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after Marcos joked during a Palace event...
Malacañang said the government’s auction of seven luxury vehicles seized from the Discaya contractor couple is concrete proof that President Marcos’ anti-corruption campaign is already producing results, with proceeds expected to flow straight to the national treasury. In a press briefing on...
Malacañang said President Marcos’ move to include a private appraisal of his assets in his latest Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) was a deliberate effort to provide more transparency. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after the...
Despite the recent movement in the Cabinet, Malacañang made an assurance that the national budget for next year will be passed on time. Palace Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro gave an assurance that changes of leadership in the Department of Finance (DOF) and...
Malacañang said there is currently no plan to pursue any legal actions against Senator Imee Marcos after her drug allegations against President Marcos and the First Family. "Let’s just wait and see. As of now, we do not have any plans of making and legal action against her. So, let’s just...
If the claims of resigned lawmaker Zaldy Co over the massive flood control anomalies are true, he should return home and testify, a Palace official said, adding that the government would offer him protection. "Kung 'yan naman po ay may katotohanan at mayroon siyang mga ebidensya, maliban sa...
A desperate move. This was how Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro described Senator Imee Marcos ' drug allegations against her brother, President Marcos. In her vlog, Castro questioned the senator 's intention in claiming that her brother is using illegal...
Malacañang affirmed that no one, including President Marcos, is exempted from the investigation of the massive flood control anomalies. The statement of Marcos, saying that no one is immune to the investigation of the massive flood control corruption, also applies to him, the Malacañang said. "Of...
Malacañang said Vice President Sara Duterte should not pretend to be clean or be a hero when she, herself, is facing corruption allegations. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro on Monday, Nov. 17, hit back at Duterte for criticizing President Marcos ' handling...