Undersecretary Claire Castro has turned the once-straightforward presidential press briefing into a viral spectacle—part official statement, part roast session. Her sharp one-liners and witty clapbacks have earned her an online fan club, but let’s not forget that her job isn’t to trend on social media but to convey the president’s actual pronouncements.

There’s a fine line between being a spokesperson and a personal commentator, and lately, it seems that line has been erased faster than a redacted government memo. The Malacañang podium isn’t a vlog where opinions fly freely—it’s a platform of authority. So while we all enjoy a good mic-drop moment, let’s keep the presidential palace from becoming a comedy bar. After all, policy matters should be clearer than a punchline.

Usec, let’s keep the press briefings presidential—save the spicy takes for lunch break!