Malacañang on Thursday dismissed Vice President Sara Duterte’s allegations that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. could use Charter change to remain in office, calling the remarks “intriga” and “fake news.”
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the claims made by the vice president had no basis and lacked substance.
The statement came after Duterte claimed that the administration was prioritizing the arrest and detention of personalities facing cases before the International Criminal Court, including former President Rodrigo Duterte and Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, before proceeding with Charter change or Cha-cha.
According to the vice president, her suspicions were based on previous statements made by Marcos during interviews with international media organizations.
Duterte also said she believed that once Charter change pushes through, the president may no longer step down from office, echoing earlier warnings made by her father, former President Duterte.
Castro strongly denied the allegations and criticized the vice president’s remarks.
The Palace official said it was “embarrassing” to comment on statements that supposedly had no basis and substance.
Castro further emphasized that the country needed public servants focused on serving the people rather than creating controversy and spreading what she described as fake news.
The Palace did not provide additional details regarding possible Charter change proposals or future discussions related to constitutional amendments.
