LIVE: Malacañang holds press briefing with PCO Usec. Claire Castro | July 15

PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro addressed key national concerns, including the widening political rift within the government. Malacañang refuted and countered the defense of Vice President Sara Duterte regarding her controversial "assassination threat" remarks. The Palace defined these statements as a clear threat to Philippine National Security, emphasizing that a legal "meeting of the minds" was established based on the Rules of Court. The briefing also highlighted positive developments regarding the SPNEC Terra Solar Project—a government-backed initiative aimed at addressing the country's worsening power shortage. Additionally, discussions touched on potential public transport fare adjustments amid rising fuel prices, the government's stance on the International Criminal Court (ICC), and the recent inspection of the National Academy of Sports. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 03:43 - SPNEC Terra Solar Project: Boosting the Philippines' renewable energy mix 10:13 - Malacañang hits back at VP Sara Duterte's denial of making threats against PBBM 14:14 - A matter of National Security: How threats against the Head of State are treated 17:23 - Comparative Analysis: The legal difference between a teacher's threat and the VP's threat allegations 19:53 - Transport Update: Looming oil price hikes and possible subsidies to cushion fare increases 22:38 - Foreign Policy: Palace discusses cooperation stance on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and drug war cases 24:08 - Legislative Update: Status of priority bills and enrolled copies for the year (Anti-Dynasty law, etc.) 26:37 - Public Opinion: Latest survey numbers and satisfaction ratings for President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and his administration 30:46 - Sports Development: President Marcos Jr. inspects and pledges stronger support for the National Academy of Sports (NAS) and Palarong Pambansa scholars 34:25 - Peace Process: Former Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento appointed as GPH-MILF Panel Chairperson Subscribe to iWant to watch ANC live and on-demand: https://www.iwanttfc.com For more ANC Interviews, click the link below:    • ANC Interviews   For more ANC Highlights videos, click the link below:    • ANC Highlights   Subscribe to the ANC YouTube channel!    / ancalerts   Visit our website at https://news.abs-cbn.com/anc Facebook:   / ancalerts   Twitter:   / ancalerts   #ANCHighlights #ANCAlerts #ANCNews #ABSCBNNews #NewsDigital #LatestNews #philippinenews #MalacanangPressBriefing #PCO #VPSaraDuterte #PresidentMarcos #BBM #MarcosAdmin