Metro Manila, Philippines – Malacañang rejected claims that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is pushing for charter change or a term extension of elected officials, saying allegations of a no-election or “no-el” scenario are meant to distract from more pressing issues. The president gestured a smirk ahead of his trip to Japan on Tuesday, May 26, when asked about the statement from his sister, Senator Imee Marcos, accusing him of pushing for term extension and no-el in 2028. In a separate interview, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro described the accusation as a “diversionary tactic,” particularly with looming the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. “Sa ating tingin, sa ating pagkakaintindi rito, ito ay para matakpan, matabunan ang totoong issue. Nalalapit na po yung impeachment trial,” Castro said. [Translation: From our perspective and understanding, this is meant to cover up or overshadow the real issue. The impeachment trial is approaching.] She added…