Malacañang on Friday stated that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is focused on fulfilling his duties to bring genuine progress to the country, while Vice President Sara Duterte has done “nothing” to assist the administration in achieving its development goals.
Palace Press Officer's Statement
“What has the Vice President actually done to help the President in promoting peace, order, and the country's development? Nothing,” Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in a statement.
Castro issued the remarks after Duterte urged government officials to stop calling for transparency and accountability when their “real objective” is their “own political interests.” Duterte also called on the government to focus on maintaining peace, order, and national development.
Administration's Focus on Governance
Castro emphasized that the Marcos administration remains focused on governance, guided by transparency, accountability, and adherence to constitutional processes. She said Duterte should instead call on her own allies to stop politicking and spreading false information against the President and his administration.
“Vice President Sara should be addressing her own allies, who are the ones engaging in politics and spreading fake news to discredit President Marcos Jr. and the administration to install her as President even before 2028,” Castro said.
Transparency and Accountability
Castro defended the administration’s governance agenda, stating that no one from the government is engaging in politics. “Why should the pursuit of transparency and accountability stop? These are part of the mandate and obligation of every public servant,” she added.
She noted that it is Duterte’s duty as Vice President to answer the allegations being raised against her, referencing the ongoing impeachment process provided for under the Constitution. Castro also lamented that Duterte is “more often on vacation and traveling abroad,” while the President “continues working tirelessly.”
“It is her duty as Vice President to answer the allegations against her. Concealing the truth about these matters betrays the nation. No one is engaging in politics here,” Castro said.
