For Senator Imee Marcos, the alleged attempt to arrest Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa was only part of a broader political effort to wrest control of the Senate leadership and pave the way for constitutional amendments that could extend the terms of top government officials, including the President.

In a television interview on ANC on Thursday, May 21, the presidential sister claimed that the controversy surrounding Dela Rosa was merely “the beginning" of the entire story.

“The issue really was not Bato after all. It was really the leadership of the Senate,” Marcos said.

She alleged that certain political groups were seeking to change the Senate leadership because “there was so much at stake,” including a supposed plan to push for constitutional amendments through a constituent assembly or con-ass.

According to Marcos, the alleged proposal involved extending the terms of incumbent officials, including congressmen and even President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., until 2031 while suspending national elections.

“Change of constitution, add three more years to the current congressmen, and extend the term even of the President until 2031 and no elections except perhaps for local positions,” she said.

She further claimed that another proposal being discussed was raising the minimum age requirement for the presidency from 45 to 50 years old, which she said would disqualify Vice President Sara Duterte.

She claimed that this was part of the so-called incentive package offered to lawmakers which was offered before the House impeachment vote against Duterte.

“Don’t worry about the churches, don’t worry about Visayas, Mindanao, and the DDS because there will be no election. ‘No-el’ ang benta nila (was their offer),” Marcos said.

She further alleged that efforts were being made to stop ongoing investigations into flood control projects due to mounting evidence supposedly implicating several high-profile figures.

Marcos claimed discussions were also underway regarding the proposed 2027 and 2028 national budgets, which she alleged could be used to support a constituent assembly initiative.

Asked repeatedly about her sources and whether she had proof to support the serious allegations, Marcos maintained that the information came from individuals who allegedly attended closed-door meetings.

“Yes, they’re credible. They attended the meetings held in Solaire Hotel,” she said, adding that the gatherings were supposedly connected to discussions on the impeachment issue.

She acknowledged, however, that she was uncertain whether her sources would publicly come forward.

Marcos also invoked the legacy of her father, the late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., saying she understood the dangers of political self-perpetuation.

“If there’s anyone who knows the consequences of self-perpetuation and corruption, it should be me,” she said.

“Kaya wag na wag nilang gagawin yan (They really shouldn't do that),” she added, warning against any move to extend terms or suspend elections.