Marcos, Imee disagree on Duterte ICC arrest

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed disagreement with his sister Senator Imee Marcos's claims regarding the arrest and transfer of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC).

During a press conference on Tuesday, April 29, after attending the PNPA graduation rites, the president said, 'Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I disagree.'

Senator Marcos argued that Duterte’s arrest was a politically motivated effort by the administration to undermine the Dutertes before the 2028 elections and part of a whole-of-government effort.

The senator also noted a pattern where significant political actions precede statements from the administration supporting cooperation with the ICC.

Duterte was arrested and transferred to the ICC on March 11, following an international warrant issued through Interpol, which the Philippine government complied with.

Malacañang said it is no longer surprised by Senator Imee’s statement, while the Palace has defended the arrest as an enforcement of the law, emphasizing that the Philippines only honored its commitment with Interpol.