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Imee bares gov’t plot to undermine Dutertes
Senator Imee Marcos asserted that the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte was politically motivated, aligning with a pattern of administration actions and statements concerning the International Criminal Court (ICC).
She cited the foiled People's Initiative as the first "clear attempt" to prevent the Duterte family from regaining the presidency in 2028.
When the initiative failed, Marcos alleged the administration "scrambled to destroy the Duterte name" and remove the former president from the country.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. dismissed his cousin's claims, stating, "Everyone is entitled to their opinion; I disagree."
The senator concluded that these actions are part of a "whole-of-government" strategy to undermine the Duterte political family.
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Malacañang, through President Marcos, rejected the findings of a Senate report led by his sister, Senator Imee Marcos, which claimed the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte was politically motivated.
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Vice President Sara Duterte thanked Senator Imee Marcos for initiating a discussion on alleged irregularities surrounding the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Vice President Sara Duterte believes President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. should be held accountable for the arrest and transfer of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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Vice President Sara Duterte alleges that criminal complaints filed against her brother, Davao City Representative Paolo "Pulong" Duterte, are politically motivated attacks by the Marcos administration.
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Senator Imee Marcos has asked the Ombudsman to investigate Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, his brother Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil, and Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Director Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III, concerning the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
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