Malacañang has rejected claims that the executive branch could influence the judiciary in the plunder case against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, according to Palace press officer Claire Castro.

Malacañang addressed Senator Imee Marcos's statement about the government being 'high on drugs,' asserting it was an attempt to shield Vice President Sara Duterte from potential legal issues. Actress Claire Castro also criticized Imee Marcos's supporters, calling them 'pitiful' and 'ignorant'.

The Palace dismissed accusations of kickbacks, referring to the accusers as '18 garbage collectors.' Public figures also cautioned against individuals who feign holiness and righteousness, implying a lack of credibility in the allegations.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro briefed the Monday Circle forum, where OCTA's Dr. Guido David also shared an exciting surge in Leni Robredo's pre-election survey ratings.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. desires corruption investigations to continue beyond his term and also told Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte not to blame Marcos Jr. for alleged past corruption.

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste has assured Palace Press Officer Claire Castro that he is willing to shoulder her hospital bills if she seeks treatment for “sleepless nights and…

MANILA, Philippines — The largest confederation of labor groups in the country called out Palace press officer Claire Castro for prematurely downplaying calls for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer Claire Castro on Friday dismissed a circulating report claiming that Henry Aguda is set to be replaced as secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). According to the online report, former presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda is being considered as Aguda’s replacement. READ: Marcos names digital technocrat Henry

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. still has no plans to have the Philippines rejoin the Rome Statute, which would restore the International Criminal Court's jurisdiction over the country, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said.

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday chided Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay for claiming that Vice President Sara Duterte’s remarks that she had hired a hitman to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos  and former Speaker Martin Romualdez were not actual threats. In a briefing on Palace press officer Claire Castro said any

MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer and Undersecretary Claire Castro has agreed again with Vice President Sara Duterte — this time, that it may have been better if the latter refrained from running for the country’s second-highest elective post. In a press briefing on Friday, Castro was asked about Duterte’s reflection during a speech in Davao

MANILA, Philippines — For the first time in years, Malacañang has agreed with a statement of Vice President Sara Duterte. According to Palace press officer Claire Castro, Duterte was right in claiming

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Tuesday dismissed claims made by Harry Roque that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. supposedly wants to reconcile with Vice President Sara Duterte. In a Viber message to reporters, Castro described Roque’s statements as fabricated. READ: Marcos to see if Feb. 25 can be declared non-working holiday each

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro urged for respect amidst political differences after she was heckled by protesters while covering President Marcos Jr.’s official engagements during his visit to Canada.

Palace press officer Claire Castro has accused Senator Imee Marcos of 'sowing hatred' among Filipinos and 'turning a blind eye' to government work, in response to the senator's claims about the administration.

Palace press officer Claire Castro stated that she would not defend President Marcos if he were wrong and would rather resign than be forced to lie, emphasizing that the President does not need 'apple polishers'.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro urged the public to stay vigilant against "forces of darkness" following an alleged plan by "pro-Sara" groups to attack Malacañang on June 12, though she did not confirm the plan.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro parodied Senator Pia Cayetano's emotional statements on the Senate floor during a livestream, repeating a meme and her tearful remarks.

Palace press officer Claire Castro commented on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recent trust and performance ratings, expressing gratitude that the public can discern who is working.

Malacañang, through Palace press officer Undersecretary Claire Castro, asserted that the Philippines has consistently maintained sincerity in its dealings and negotiations with the international community.

Philippine Palace press officer Claire Castro is demanding P500 million in damages from Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste, alleging he ruined her integrity through a social media post, escalating their legal clash.

The Palace in Manila remains unfazed by recent survey results showing public dissatisfaction, with Undersecretary Claire Castro encouraging citizens to acknowledge the government's ongoing programs.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro questioning why Duterte did not warn authorities if she knew the Iran War would happen.

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Monday criticized Vice President Sara Duterte for saying it “was not that difficult” to send aircraft to repatriate Filipinos affected by the conflict in the Middle East, calling her remarks out of touch with reality. Duterte made the comments during an interview on Ibalik ang Tapang at

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. may consider studying a proposal to adopt a four-day workweek as part of the government’s efforts to save energy as conflict in the Middle East intensifies, according to Malacañang. In a briefing on Wednesday, Palace press officer Claire Castro said the President could look into the suggestion, especially if

Former Rep. Mike Defensor’s warning that another group of former Marines would soon come forward with supposed firsthand accounts of an alleged bribery scheme in the administration of President Marcos is turning him into another Ador Mawanay, according to Palace press officer Claire Castro. Mawanay—whose real name is Antonio Luis Marquez—falsely accused Sen. Panfilo Lacson

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Wednesday dismissed ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio’s claims that the release of multibillion-peso local government support funds

A viral quote attributed to Palace press officer Claire Castro, dismissing scrutiny of President Marcos' confidential funds, has been debunked as fake.

The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) rally, which began on EDSA, moved to Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila for its third day, drawing thousands of participants. The relocation prompted road closures, class suspensions in Manila, and a heightened alert for police and disaster response teams.

"They are not terrorists," Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said.

Palace press officer Claire Castro stated that the ongoing impasse in the Senate is not due to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s weakness but rather a result of alleged abuse of power aimed at protecting Vice President Sara Duterte.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro refuted Senator Alan Peter Cayetano’s claim that Malacañang is supporting an illegitimate Senate, stating the executive branch believes in the rule of law.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed University of the Philippines professor Kim Robert de Leon as the new secretary of the Department of Budget and Management, as announced by Palace Press Officer Claire Castro.

Malacañang Press Officer Claire Castro has dismissed claims of an 'energy lockdown' as 'fake news,' with the Palace earlier stating no such lockdown is expected.

The Philippine Palace press officer Claire Castro justified the presence of two Metro Manila mayors at a recent cash distribution event for public utility vehicle drivers, despite the government’s anti-“epal” policy.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is pushing for the immediate enforcement of a bill to slash excise taxes on fuel products, according to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, though the bill has not yet been signed.

Heightened security observed at the Malacañang complex on Sunday was part of a routine exercise designed to test the operational readiness of personnel and units, according to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro.

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said on Thursday that Vice President Sara Duterte may have committed a “breach of public trust” if she had not alerted the government about the potential fallout from the Middle East conflict. This statement came in response to Duterte’s criticism of the Marcos administration’s alleged lack of preparation for

Palace press officer Claire Castro denied Malacañang's involvement in the replacement of Caloocan Rep. Edgar Erice as House senior deputy minority leader, stating that his peers rejected him.

MANILA, Philippines — The Palace denied reports that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was brought to the hospital. Palace press officer Claire Castro said that the president was in a private meeting with the Presidential Management Staff on Saturday morning. “He is well, healthy, and working even on a Saturday,” Castro added in a message. The

MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer Claire Castro has likened Mike Defensor to infamous Senate witness Ador Mawanay, who testified against Sen. Panfilo Lacson over two decades ago but later retracted his statements. At Thursday’s briefing, Castro was asked to comment on Defensor’s warning that another group of former marines would soon come forward with their supposed firsthand

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Tuesday warned Atty. Silvestre Bello III that he can face disbarment if he knew that former President Rodrigo Duterte had killed a child and Bello had tolerated the commission of the crime. Former Justice Secretary Bello is one of the legal counsels of former President Rodrigo Duterte.