Malacañang has clarified that the government’s efforts to secure safe passage for Philippine vessels through the Strait of Hormuz are aimed at ensuring a steady fuel supply, not immediately lowering oil prices. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after...
President Marcos is well, Malacañang said, dispelling claims that he is ill. "Definitely," Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said in a Palace press briefing on Monday, April 6, when asked if the President was well. "Maayos po siya. Mamaya po maaari n 'yo...
Malacañang said the Philippines will continue engaging Myanmar authorities and stakeholders following recent political developments in the Southeast Asian nation. In a message to reporters, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the government has taken note of...
The Philippines has asked Iran to be designated as a “non-hostile” country in the Strait of Hormuz as the government is struggling to meet its oil needs due to the waterway’s partial closure. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro on Wednesday, April 1, sat down...
Malacañang said President Marcos remains focused on governance and delivering results, dismissing claims that he is preoccupied with his legacy. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after Davao City Representative Paolo Duterte said in a social media post...
Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro has urged detractors, including bashers, to "permanently stop" politicizing things. In time for the Holy Week, Castro also called on bashers to stop spreading negativity. "Ibig sabihin kapag basher, walang maibibigay na matinong...
President Marcos turned out well and accomplished despite his sister’s insistence that he needed guidance, a Palace official said. Palace Press Officer and Communication Undersecretary Claire Castro pointed out that Marcos carries himself well in public, does not have meltdowns, does not threaten...
While the government assured that there will be no increases on prices of basic goods until April 16, possible increases beyond that may be inevitable, Malacañang said. Thus, they will make further appeal to manufacturers to keep the prices stable beyond April 16. "[N]angako po ang mga...
Now is not the time for mudslinging and politicking while the country is reeling from the impacts of the conflict in the Middle East, Malacañang said. "Ang kailangan lang natin ay magkaroon ng pag-unawa, pag-intindi at kumbaga lahat tayo dito ay magtutulungan (All we need is to have understanding,...
No national interest will be lost in case the Philippines engage in a joint oil and gas exploration with China, a Palace official said. This, as the Philippines and China have resumed high-level consultations with both sides exploring possible cooperation in oil and gas development alongside...
Malacañang welcomed proposals to adopt work-from-home (WFH) arrangements amid rising fuel prices but said the decision ultimately rests with private companies. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Palace sees the proposal as beneficial in reducing fuel...
Malacañang said it is not closing its doors to recommendations to implement a price freeze on oil as the country reels from the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Friday, March 27, that a price freeze is under...
