Palace: Alleged lack of support for some Asiad delegates to be probed

Inquirer.net - Sep 28, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered an investigation into reports that some Filipino athletes, particularly members of the Alas Pilipinas men’s volleyball team, had to pay out of pocket for food during the ongoing Asian Games in Japan. Palace press officer Claire Castro said Marcos does not want Filipino athletes representing the country

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