During President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s official visit to Canada, Palace press officer Undersecretary Claire Castro faced a protest in Vancouver.A protester, identified as Filipino, confronted Castro and demanded Marcos' resignation, yelling 'BBM resign' (a nickname for Marcos) and referencing corruption allegations ('maleta', meaning luggage, symbolizing graft).The incident, captured on video, went viral.

Castro, part of Marcos' delegation, noted the protest was part of ongoing demonstrations against the president during his stay in British Columbia.Marcos, who announced a strategic partnership with Canada, is the first Philippine president to visit since 2015.The protest occurred amid fears of a plunder case against Iglesia Ni Cristo leader Rodante Marcoleta, who was later charged.Castro emphasized the importance of constructive criticism over baseless attacks, stressing the need to protect the Philippines' reputation.The event highlights tensions between Marcos' administration and critics, with protests continuing to challenge his leadership.