Palace press officer Claire Castro —Photo from the Presidential Communications Office
MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer Claire Castro on Sunday hit back at Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte over his latest criticisms of the Marcos administration, accusing him of prioritizing politicking over the welfare of Davao residents affected by the recent flooding in the city.
She also rejected his claims that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was behind the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
“Mayor Baste Duterte just came back from a vacation abroad. Instead of prioritizing the welfare of his constituents in Davao City, who are experiencing flooding, he chose to engage in politics,” Castro said in a video statement in Filipino.
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