Malacañang on Sunday fired back at Senator Imee Marcos’ allegations that lawmakers are being threatened with legal action to secure the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, dismissing the claims as mere hearsay.
Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro challenged the Senator to provide proof, suggesting that the rhetoric of the Marcos camp is beginning to mirror the “intrigue-making” tactics associated with the Vice President’s father.
“Mas may credibility kung sa bawat paghuhusga, may kasama nang ebidensya. Nasasanay na po ang ilang nakakataas na opisyal natin na sa haka-haka na lamang bumabase,” Castro said.
The Palace official’s statement comes after Senator Marcos released a video claiming that legislators were being bribed or intimidated via the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) to vote against the Vice President.
“May bagong pananakot ngayon. Three little letters na naman. Ang pangalan, Ombudsman. O-M-B. Nakakatakot. Kakasuhan ka raw kapag hindi ka bumoto para sa impeachment ni VP Sara,” Marcos alleged in the video.
In a sharp rebuttal, Castro compared the Senator’s claims to the habits of former President Rodrigo Duterte, warning against the spread of misinformation.
“Mabilis palang makahawa ang gawain ni FPRRD sa paggawa ng intriga at pagplanta ng ebidensya. Huwag tularan!” Castro added.
Beyond the impeachment issue, Marcos also attacked the administration’s infrastructure record, claiming that projects have stalled due to a lack of funding.
“Tingnan ninyo, may nagpapatayo ba ng mga tulay? Meron bang road widening o bagong kalsada na binubuksan? Wala,” the Senator remarked.