PRESIDENT Marcos has categorically declared he does not agree with the findings of his sister Senator Imee Marcos of alleged irregularities in the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte on orders of the International Court of Justice.
“Everyone’s entitled to their opinion. I disagree,” said the President told reporters during an ambush interview in Silang, Cavite on Tuesday.
The Chief Executive was asked to comment on the findings of his sister who conducted a Senate inquiry on Duterte’s arrest
In her findings, Senator Marcos asked the Ombudsman to investigate and file cases of graft, grave misconduct, usurpation of judicial functions, and arbitrary detention against Cabinet officials.
She asserted that Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, Interior and Local Government chief Jonvic Remulla, Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Marbil, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group head Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III, and special envoy for transnational crime Markus Lacanilao should be held liable for Duterte’s arrest.
The senator claimed that the arrest was politically motivated and carried out through a “group effort” between top members of the Cabinet.
On Monday, Malacañang dismissed her allegations of coordinated efforts within the administration of her brother to surrender Duterte to the International Criminal Court.
Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said it was “not surprising” that Senator Marcos would make such claims.
“It would probably not be surprising if that would be her perspective, her opinion. Even before the hearing, we can already see where Senator Imee Marcos is leaning,” Castro said in Filipino.
“The Palace denies any such opinion,” Castro added.
