Manila, Feb. 13 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has no direct knowledge of the alleged kickback scheme in the flood control projects, Malacanang said on Friday.

In a press briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro refuted claims that Marcos is aware of the alleged irregularities in government-funded flood mitigation projects, calling it a mere lie intended to besmirch the President.

Castro maintained that Marcos remains committed to pursuing accountability and transparency in the flood control scandal.

"Sa ngayon po, ang anumang pinapahid na isyu ng korapsiyon sa Pangulo ay atin pong pinasisinungalingan (Right now, we are currently denying any corruption issue that is being leveled at the President)," she said.

"Nakatuon po ng...