MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is not open to holding any form of dialogue related to the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, a Palace official said Tuesday.

Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro made the clarification in a Malacañang press briefing, as questions continued to arise from the media and some lawmakers — including Senate President Francis Escudero — about a possible dialogue concerning the impeachment issue.

“So, muli, uulitin ko po — hindi po open ang Pangulo sa anumang diyalogo patungkol sa impeachment trial or proceedings,” Castro said.

While the President is firm on not discussing the impeachment matter, Castro said he may consider engaging in dialogue with congressional leaders on other issues, particularly concerning legislative priorities and pending bills.

“Maaari lang po siyang makipag-diyalogo kung hindi na maganda ang sitwasyon patungkol sa mga isyu sa bills, sa batas — but not with regard to the impeachment issues,” she added.