Palace slams Cayetano over rejected P10,000 ‘ayuda’ proposal claim

Palace press officer Claire Castro holds a press briefing on Thursday, July 9, 2026. — Photo from Presidential Communications Office

MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer Claire Castro slammed Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano following his recent claim about the P10,000 assistance allegedly rejected by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Castro said in a viber message to reporters on Saturday that the Malacañang will present evidence to counter the allegations related to Cayeto’s statement during a Facebook live, alleging Marcos had opposed his proposal to provide financial assistance to families still affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Palace slams Cayetano over rejected P10,000 ‘ayuda’ proposal claim

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