The Malacañang Palace has deferred to the Office of the Ombudsman regarding the preventive suspension of recently appointed Health Secretary Jose Brittanio “Brix” Pujalte Jr. following new complaints against him, with the Ombudsman now tasked to decide his fate after a graft complaint was filed.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has sworn in former Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga as the Special Envoy for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management during a ceremony at Malacañang Palace.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines stated that Marine deployments in key government and public areas, including the Senate and Malacañang Palace, are part of standard security operations.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his administration’s continuing support for the Bangsamoro peace process, asserting that the national government is working hard to bring progress to the region. This follows his hosting of the Grand Iftar 2026 at Malacañang Palace, where he urged Muslim leaders and community members to foster unity, compassion, and sustained efforts toward peace.

The Malacañang Palace and the Malacañang Press Corps have refuted persistent online claims regarding President Marcos's health, stating that the President remains active and publicly visible.