Manila, April 15 -- Malacanang on Wednesday dismissed a petition urging the Supreme Court to compel President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to undergo a hair follicle drug test and release a medical bulletin, saying it lacks legal and factual basis.

The petition, filed by the United People's Initiative (UPI), called for the disclosure of the President's health condition, citing the public's right to information.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro questioned the basis of the petition, describing the issue as unfounded.

Castro also cited a previous Supreme Court ruling, noting that a sitting President cannot be compelled to disclose medical records without substantiated claims.

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