Palace press officer Claire Castro holds a press briefing on Monday, June 8, 2026. — Screengrab from Presidential Communications Office/Facebook
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday appeared to change its stance on the possibility of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. calling a special session of Congress amid Senate gridlock.
During a press briefing, Palace press officer Claire Castro said the Senate must first resolve its internal impasse before the president considers convening a special session.
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