Verbal spat to ‘power hug’: Castro, Magalong strike a friendlier note

MANILA, Philippines — From verbal exchanges to a “power hug,” Palace press officer Claire Castro and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong appear to have put their past differences behind them. At a briefing on Friday, Castro said she interacted with Magalong during the ceremonial turnover of Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Assistance Program (DRRAP) funds to local government units at Malacañan Palace the previous day. READ: Castro hits Magalong over 6-year rock-netting investigation The two officials were also all smiles as they posed for a selfie on the sidelines of the event. “Kay Mayor Benjie Magalong nagkataon po na nandoon siya noong nakausap […]...Keep on reading: Verbal spat to ‘power hug’: Castro, Magalong strike a friendlier note

Nov 6, 2026 - 19:00
Verbal spat to ‘power hug’: Castro, Magalong strike a friendlier note
MANILA, Philippines — From verbal exchanges to a “power hug,” Palace press officer Claire Castro and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong appear to have put their past differences behind them. At a briefing on Friday, Castro said she interacted with Magalong during the ceremonial turnover of Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Assistance Program (DRRAP) funds to local government units at Malacañan Palace the previous day. READ: Castro hits Magalong over 6-year rock-netting investigation The two officials were also all smiles as they posed for a selfie on the sidelines of the event. “Kay Mayor Benjie Magalong nagkataon po na nandoon siya noong nakausap […]...

Keep on reading: Verbal spat to ‘power hug’: Castro, Magalong strike a friendlier note

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