Palace: President Marcos doesn’t need apple polishers (opens original article in a new tab)

Palace official Claire Castro stated she would not defend President Marcos if he is wrong, emphasizing the need for truthful advisors over sycophants, and criticized Vice President Sara Duterte for spreading fake news.

• Palace press officer Claire Castro stated she would not defend President Marcos if he is wrong and would quit if forced to lie.
• Castro emphasized that the President needs truthful advisors over sycophants, rejecting the role of 'apple polishers'.
• Castro criticized Vice President Sara Duterte, suggesting she sources 'fake news' and refused to apologize to her.