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Imee reckons BBM upset by her ICC questions
Senator Imee Marcos acknowledged that her Senate inquiry into the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte might have caused friction with her brother, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.
She stated that the hearing was intended to uncover the truth, not to criticize the administration, and that most witnesses were from the government.
Senator Marcos expressed surprise that the President seemed personally offended by the proceedings, suggesting his anger stemmed from contradictory government responses being exposed.
She further revealed a lack of direct communication with President Marcos, with their interactions limited to public events.
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