Palace: ‘Obstructionist’ Remark Not Aimed at Duterte Allies

Palace: ‘Obstructionist’ remark not aimed at Duterte allies

The term “obstructionists” was not directed at allies of former president Rodrigo Duterte but to those who do nothing but attack and hinder government programs, Malacañang clarified yesterday, following criticism from reelectionist Sen. Ronald dela Rosa. 

Palace to Dela Rosa: Batu-bato sa langit, ang tamaan ay huwag magalit

"Batu-bato sa langit, ang tamaan ay huwag magalit." This was the response of Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro on the recent remark made by Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, who said the Marcos administration should stop threatening senators if it wants cooperation from them.

'Ang tamaan 'wag magalit': Palace chides Bato for bristling at 'obstructionist' remark

Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro called out Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa after taking her remark as a 'warning' to senators.

Palace: We are not threatening any senator

Malacañang welcoming the "legitimate opposition" to the incoming 20th Congress, and conveying to push back against "obstructionists" were not meant to threaten any senator. **media[12291]**Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said they were not threatening anybody in issuing such statement, asserting that it was intended to highlight that the administration welcomes oppositionists because they are essential in uph…

Malacañang clarified in a statement that the administration will fight against elected obstructionists or those who are just hiding behind the opposition. This follows Sen. Bato dela Rosa’s statement that senators should not be threatened if Malacañang wants good cooperation and unity. According to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, the administration’s general message is to be open to legitimate opposition and not to ‘obstructionists’. She als…

Chiz Escudero Reacts To Malacañang's "Oppositionists, Obstructionists" Remarks

Senate Pres. Chiz Escudero Calls on Finding Common Ground in the Gov’t CHIZ ESCUDERO – The Senate President reacted to the recent statement of Malacañang mentioning the “oppositionists” and “obstructionists”. In the 2025 Midterm Elections, Pres. Bongbong Marcos and Vice Pres. Sara Duterte endorsed different senatorial slates as it is no secret to the public ... Read more The post Chiz Escudero Reacts To Malacañang’s “Oppositionists, Obstructioni…