Malacañang on Friday dismissed allegations that Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had direct knowledge of a supposed kickback scheme involving government-funded flood control projects.
Claire Castro, Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer, said the accusations were unfounded and intended to tarnish the President’s name.
“Sa ngayon po, ang anumang pinapahid na isyu ng korapsiyon sa Pangulo ay atin pong pinasisinungalingan.”
Castro emphasized that Marcos remains focused on governance and national development.
“Nakatuon po ngayon ang Pangulo sa pagtatrabaho para paunlarin ang ating bansa. Ang anumang paninira nang walang anumang basehan ay hindi dapat nagamit or magamit na armas para pahinain ang tiwala ng taumbayan sa ating gobyerno.”
Her statement came after reports surfaced about alleged text exchanges between Marcos and former undersecretary Adrian Bersamin that supposedly referenced kickbacks.
Castro maintained that the Palace could not issue a firm response without verified proof.
“Papaano po natin mabibigyan ng tamang kasagutan/matalinong kasagutan kung wala naman po tayong nakikita.”
She added that Malacañang respects Congress’ intention to look into the alleged communications and clarified that there is no move to pressure former officials into testifying.