Malacañang directly denied on Monday, May 18, 2026, the statement of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano that the Senate is 'under attack.'
Palace Denies Attack on Senate
During a press briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the legislature was 'never under attack,' contrary to Cayetano's emotional remarks. Castro pointed out that news reports and official statements from the NBI and PNP confirm no attack occurred.
The Palace emphasized that the idea of the Senate being under attack is merely Cayetano's personal opinion. When asked if this was also President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s position, Castro replied, 'Of course.'
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No Confirmation on Staged Incident
The Palace did not directly confirm whether the incident was staged, but stated that the public is free to judge based on official reports.
