Marcos open to unconditional national reconciliation

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed willingness to reconcile with everyone from the opposition and those with different political views on Monday during his podcast.

Marcos emphasized his desire for peace and stability, stating that he is open to any approach that could mend relations.

Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro clarified Wednesday that Marcos' openness for reconciliation is not just for a particular person but for the entire nation's stability.

Castro stressed that reconciliation should be unconditional and free of personal interests, as it aims to avoid conflict and ensure government work proceeds smoothly.

Fellow senators JV Ejercito and Jinggoy Estrada supported the president's call for unity, while Senator-elect Ping Lacson suggested it could be interpreted as a weakness.

The press briefing highlighted that Marcos does not want any trouble and intends to maintain good relations with all Filipinos.