Manila: The Marcos administration is taking steps to address the Duterte administration's unresolved issues, which continue to affect the Philippine economy, Malaca±ang said on Friday.

According to Philippines News Agency, in a press briefing, Palace Press Officer and Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro stated that the government is working to fix the previous administration's shortcomings, including controversies that arose even before President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assumed office in 2022. Castro highlighted that most of the flagged flood control projects were implemented during the Duterte administration.

Castro mentioned the existence of numerous anomalies, including ghost projects admitted by former President Rodrigo Duterte. She emphasized that all the unresolved issues from the past are currently being addressed, which is likely contributing to the adverse impact on the economy.

Her remarks came after Vice President Sara Duterte criticized the Marcos administration for 'daydreaming' about the Philippines' economic recovery by the fourth quarter of 2025. Castro reiterated that recent calamities and flood control issues have slowed down the country's economic growth in the third quarter of 2025.

Despite these challenges, Castro noted that the alleged corruption issues began before Marcos took office. She assured that both the President and the economic team are committed to doing everything possible to further uplift the country's economy.

Castro also responded to Duterte's claim that the administration is becoming 'paranoid,' stating that the President is 'not having a meltdown.'