Pres. Bongbong Marcos Briefly Reacts on Suggestions of Sen. Imee Marcos
BONGBONG MARCOS – The President aired his side on the findings of his sister, Senator Imee Marcos, over the investigation of the arrest of former Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
The controversial arrest of former Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte whose custody was transferred to the International Criminal Court caused a huge political turmoil in the Philippine government. It also placed a strong wall between the supporters of the Dutertes and the Marcoses.
Unexpectedly, Sen. Imee Marcos sided with the Dutertes on the issue that got her brother, Pres. Bongbong Marcos, intensely bashed. The Senator share the sentiment of countless Duterte supporters who cannot accept what was done to the former President.
Malacañang defended Pres. Bongbong Marcos from “betrayal” accusations. According to the Palace, the government only did its job and acted on its commitment with the International Criminal Police Organization or Interpol.
Sen. Imee Marcos opened a Senate investigation on the arrest of former Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte. The panel has conducted three (3) hearings on the controversial turn of events last March 11. Sen. Imee Marcos left the Alyansa Para Sa Pagbabago led by her brother, Pres. Bongbong Marcos.
Recently, Sen. Imee Marcos held a press conference and expressed her findings on the Senate investigation conducted over the arrest of former Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte. Based on a report on ABS-CBN News, the Senator suggested the investigation of some Cabinet officials by the Ombudsman.
According to Marcos, they may be liable for grave misconduct, arbitrary detention, graft, and usurpation of judicial functions. She named the following:
- Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla
- Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil
- Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla
- Ambassador Markus V. Lacanilao
- Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group chief Nicolas Torre III
Sen. Imee Marcos also reiterated her belief that the arrest of Duterte was allegedly “politically motivated”. In a chance interview, Pres. Bongbong Marcos was asked about his reaction to his sister’s findings.
“Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I disagree,” Pres. Bongbong Marcos said.
Based on the report, Malacañang also reacted to the findings saying that it was no longer a surprise. According to Palace press undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro, it is already visible on which Sen. Imee Marcos allegedly leans even before the probe has began.
“Bago pa naman po siguro nag-hearing ay makikita na po natin kung saan ba nagawi ni Senator Imee Marcos,” Malacañang said.
After leaving the Alyansa, Sen. Imee Marcos is endorsed by Vice Pres. Sara Duterte who said she’s different from Pres. Bongbong Marcos.