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Manila Bulletin devider Philippines devider National devider Imee Marcos seeks Ombudsman probe on gov't officials involved in Duterte's arrest

Imee Marcos seeks Ombudsman probe on gov't officials involved in Duterte's arrest

Published Apr 29, 2025 05:42 am

Senator Imee Marcos has called on the Office of the Ombudsman to investigate several top government officials over their alleged roles in the arrest and detention of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.

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Senator Imee Marcos

In a press conference on Tuesday, April 29, Marcos said there are possible criminal and administrative liabilities stemming from the operation, and outlined specific charges that may be filed against each official.

She recommended that Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla be investigated for possible violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (Republic Act No. 3019) for allegedly sanctioning or causing an invalid administrative arrest against Duterte, in violation of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Board of Commissioners of the Bureau of Immigration and the Jail Warden, Bureau of Immigration Detention Center vs. Yuan Wenle.

Remulla may also be liable for usurpation of judicial functions, grave misconduct, and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of public service, according to Marcos.

Also named was Philippine National Police Chief (PNP) General Rommel Francisco Marbil, who may face charges of arbitrary detention under the Revised Penal Code, violation of R.A. 3019 for allegedly inducing another official, in this case, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) director Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III to commit an illegal act, grave misconduct, and conduct prejudicial to public service.

Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla was likewise tagged for possible arbitrary detention, violation of R.A. 3019, grave misconduct, and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of public service.

Marcos said that he induced or persuaded police officials Torre and Marbil to perform an act in violation of law, rules, and regulations or an offense in connection with their official duties.

Meanwhile, Torre was cited for two counts of arbitrary detention — one against Duterte and another against former Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea. He may also be liable under R.A. No. 7438 for allegedly preventing Vice President Sara Duterte from visiting the former President and for reportedly forcing Duterte’s lawyers to leave.

In addition, Marcos said Torre could face charges under the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act for allegedly allowing himself to be persuaded to violate the law, as well as grave misconduct and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of public service.

Lastly, Ambassador Markus V. Lacanilao was cited for possible usurpation of official functions, false testimony, perjury, and conduct prejudicial to the service.

Marcos said that they will provide a copy of their findings to the Office of the Ombudsman.

"As we know, this is only in aid of legislation at may mga legislation na rin kaming naiisip hinggil sa mga usaping ito. Kailangang i-forward na namin sa iba't ibang korte (As we know, this is only in aid of legislation, and we are already considering possible legislation regarding these issues. We now need to forward them to the various courts)," she said.

She maintained that the arrests and detention linked to Duterte’s case were not in accordance with Philippine law.

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