Marcos Jr, Imee no longer on Senate ticket but relations intact

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. has no rift with his sister Senator Imee Marcos following her departure from the administration's senatorial ticket, according to Malacañang.

At a media briefing on Thursday, Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro said there is no conflict between the siblings and that they are waiting for the President to comment.

Imee officially announced her withdrawal from the Alyansa Para Sa Bagong Pilipinas due to differences with government actions regarding former president Rodrigo Duterte's arrest.

Navotas City Rep. Toby Tiangco, campaign manager of the alliance, stated that they respect Senator Imee's decision.

During a news forum on Saturday, Imee clarified that her initiative for a Senate hearing on Duterte's arrest was not intended to discredit her brother's administration.

Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said there is no word from Marcos that he and his sister are harboring any animosity towards each other over the issue.