Palace: Senate fray may affect economy, priority measures

Darryl John Esguerra - Philippine News Agency 06/02/2026

MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Tuesday said the ongoing turmoil in the Senate is beginning to affect not only the passage of key legislation but also investor confidence and the broader economy. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro made…

Marcos, Mabanta ‘not friends,’ says Palace, but ties show

Dexter Cabalza - Reporter / @dexcabalzaINQ 05/07/2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and social media operator Franco Mabanta “are not friends.”  Palace press officer Claire Castro said this at a press briefing in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu province, on Wednesday. This as the…

Zaldy Co: Gov’t optimistic on his immediate return

Darryl John Esguerra - Philippine News Agency 04/27/2026

MANILA – The government remains hopeful that fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co will soon be returned to the Philippines, Malacañang said Monday. “Lahat tayo dapat hopeful. Ang gusto natin ay maiuwi dito si Zaldy Co at iyon ang…

Palace warns hoarders of legal action amid fuel price surge

03/11/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Malacañang warned individuals and businesses against hoarding fuel and other basic commodities as tensions in the Middle East threaten to continue to drive global oil prices higher. Claire Castro, Presidential Communications Office (PCO)…

PH won’t rejoin ICC for now, says Palace

Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos - Philippine News Agency 03/10/2026

NEW YORK CITY – Malacañang on Monday (New York time) said the Philippines will not rejoin the International Criminal Court for the time being. In a press conference at Hilton Garden Inn, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said…

54 gasoline stations ordered to explain price hikes – Palace

Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos - Philippine News Agency 03/09/2026

NEW YORK CITY – Malacañang on Sunday (New York time) warned that gasoline stations charging “unreasonable” prices may be meted with sanctions as the government monitors compliance amid the Middle East crisis. In a media briefing here, Palace…

Castro slams Suntay, says ‘sexual innuendo’ not a compliment

Darryl John Esguerra - Philippine News Agency 03/04/2026

MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Wednesday rebuked remarks made by a lawmaker that drew fierce backlash, warning that publicly expressed “fantasies” about women may constitute sexual harassment under the law. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro responded to…

500 flood control projects in Cebu: Palace sees need to review them

Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos - Philippine News Agency 11/05/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Wednesday said there is a need to review the implementation of more than 500 flood control projects in Cebu to ensure their effectiveness and the proper use of government funds. Palace Press Officer…

Palace to Zaldy Co: Answer corruption allegations, prove innocence

Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos - Philippine News Agency 09/30/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Tuesday called on resigned Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co to prove his innocence and respond to the allegations regarding his alleged involvement in anomalous flood control projects. In a press briefing,…

Palace to flood control witnesses: Tell all, return stolen funds

Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos 09/24/2025

MANILA – Malacañang on Wednesday emphasized the need for potential flood control witnesses to fully cooperate by disclosing everything they know and returning any ill-gotten wealth they may have accumulated. This, after controversial contractor couple Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya…

Palace: Gov’t won’t allow Indonesia-like protests over flood projects

Luisa Cabato - @inquirerdotnet 09/04/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday said the government does not want protests like those in Indonesia to erupt in the Philippines, amid ongoing investigations into anomalous flood-control projects. This statement came after members of Kalikasan and…

Special non-working days declared by Palace in Mandaue, 12 other areas

Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos - Philippine News Agency 08/14/2025

MANILA, Phililppines – Malacañang has issued several proclamations declaring special non-working days in various provinces and cities that included Mandaue City in Cebu to allow residents to participate in significant local celebrations, including founding anniversaries, charter days, and…

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