President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. could have an opportunity to expand his roster of Supreme Court appointees before leaving office in 2028, with a possible promotion for Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda setting off a domino effect that could open a seat for Palace Press Officer Claire Castro. READ: politiko.com.ph/claire-castr…

MANILA, Philippines—Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Lino Cayetano confirmed that all assistant and undersecretaries of the agency have submitted their courtesy resignations. Read more: mrf.lu/2vF9k

'ONE WEEK ULTIMATUM' UPDATE: The Philippine National Police (PNP) has given Sen. Bato dela Rosa a one-week ultimatum to surrender, saying it is preparing for the possibility. The PNP also formed a team to locate the senator’s whereabouts. Visit gmanetwork.com/news for more updates.

CLAIRE IS A 'TREASURE' Claire Castro has submitted her courtesy resignation, along with other officials of the PCO. Yet Acting Sec. Lino Cayetano has made clear that she will remain, calling her a “treasure” for delivering the Marcos administration’s message to Filipinos. The word is interesting. A treasure is something kept, guarded, valued. It is also something a government believes it cannot afford to lose. Castro has become one of the administration’s most recognizable voices, a fixture in briefings where the questions are rarely comfortable and the answers often become the story. Her supporters see a defender who does not back down. Her critics see exchanges that leave more heat than clarity. She resigned. She will stay. That's what her Bosses said. | JM #DAILYTRIBUNE