Manila, July 10 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to support local officials regardless of their political affiliation, saying the focus should be on action, not politics.

According to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, Marcos met with select first-time local officials and reiterated his position that public service must be nonpartisan.

Newly elected local officials officially assumed office last week following their respective victories in the May 12 midterm elections.

"Walang kulay ng pulitika ang paglilingkod sa bayan (There is no political color in public service)," Castro said in a press briefing at the Palace.

"Muling binigyang-katiyakan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang ...