President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is not open to any form of dialogue concerning the impeachment proceedings, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro firmly reiterated on Tuesday.
In a Malacañang press briefing, Castro reiterated the clarification after some members of the media continued to ask lawmakers, including Senate President Francis Escudero, about the supposed dialogue on the impeachment issue.
Castro said President Marcos will not engage in any discussions with legislators regarding the pending impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
“So, muli, uulitin ko po — hindi po open ang Pangulo sa anumang diyalogo patungkol sa impeachment trial or proceedings,” Castro said.
However, the President may consider a dialogue with Congress leaders on legislative matters including pending bills.
“Maaari lang po siyang makipag-diyalogo kung hindi na maganda ang sitwasyon patungkol sa mga isyu sa bills, sa batas — but not with regard to the impeachment issues,” Castro stressed. | PND
