Malacañang has firmly placed the ball in the court of Batangas Representative Leandro Leviste, asserting that it is his “sole responsibility” to prove the authenticity of controversial budget documents allegedly sourced from the late Public Works Undersecretary Catalina Cabral. The statement from the Palace comes as a direct response to Leviste’s recent challenge to Executive … Read more
International criminal defense lawyer Atty. Nicholas Kaufman has urged Malacañang Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro to refrain from interfering with his work as legal counsel to former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing crimes against humanity charges before the International Criminal Court (ICC). In an interview with GMA Integrated News, Kaufman responded to Castro’s critical … Read more
Malacañang has strongly denied sentiments comparing former President Rodrigo Duterte to the late Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., stressing that such comparisons are baseless. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro made this statement on Monday, March 24, after Vice President Sara Duterte reportedly likened her father’s situation to that of Aquino, who was assassinated upon his return … Read more