Palace press officer Claire Castro on Sunday responds to Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s recent criticisms of the Marcos administration and urges him to focus on relief efforts for residents affected by flooding in Davao City. Castro says Duterte should address the welfare needs of flooded constituents rather than “engage in politics.” She also rejects Duterte’s claim that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is behind the impeachment proceedings involving Vice President Sara Duterte, saying the allegation is unfounded. The exchange centers on Duterte’s public statements against the Marcos administration and the Palace’s counter that local leadership should direct attention to immediate conditions faced by residents in Davao. The two sides present competing narratives: Duterte’s criticisms are met by Castro’s call for action on flood impacts, alongside the Palace’s denial of the purported link to impeachment moves. The dispute continues as flooding-related concerns remain a public issue in Davao City.
Palace says Baste Duterte should prioritize Davao flooding response
Palace press officer Claire Castro on Sunday responds to Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s recent criticisms of the Marcos administration and urges him to focus on relief efforts for reside...
- Claire Castro, a Palace press officer, criticizes Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte for engaging in politics rather than addressing flood-affected residents.
- Castro says Duterte should prioritize helping constituents affected by recent flooding in Davao City.
- Castro rejects Duterte’s claim that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is behind impeachment proceedings involving Vice President Sara Duterte.
- The statements involve Duterte’s latest criticisms of the Marcos administration and the Palace’s rebuttal.
- The dispute is framed around flood response and impeachment-related allegations.
MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Sunday criticized Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte for his latest attacks against the Marcos administration, saying he should focus on addressing the needs of Davao residents affected by the recent flooding instead of engaging in politics. Castro also dismissed Duterte’s allegation that President Ferdinand Marcos […]...Keep on reading: Castro to Baste: Help flood-affected Davao constituents first
1 hour agoMANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer Claire Castro on Sunday hit back at Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte over his latest criticisms of the Marcos administration, accusing him of prioritizing politicking over the welfare of Davao residents affected by the recent flooding in the city. She also rejected his claims that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was behind the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. “Mayor Baste Duterte just came back from a vacation abroad. Instead of prioritizing the welfare of his constituents in Davao City, who are experiencing flooding, he chose to engage in politics,” Castro said in […]...Keep on reading: Castro to Baste Duterte: Focus on helping flooded constituents in Davao
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