Manila, April 2 -- Malacanang on Wednesday sought to allay public concerns over a potential invasion of Taiwan by China, but assured that the government is ready for any eventuality.

This follows the reminder of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner to Filipino soldiers to be prepared for a possible Taiwan invasion as China intensifies its military drills near the island.

In a press briefing, Palace Press Officer and Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said that while preparedness is crucial, there is no immediate cause for alarm.

"Sa aming pagtanto ay hindi naman po dapat mabahala ang taumbayan patungkol dito (In our understanding, there's no need for our citizens to be ...