Escudero remarks on Marcos siblings' political misunderstandings

Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero commented on the recent disagreement between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his sister, Senator Imee Marcos. He said it is not unusual for political families to face misunderstandings, especially before elections. He believes that any issues between the siblings can be resolved over time. The tension reportedly began when Senator Marcos distanced herself from the administration's campaign group, Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas. She stated that her focus is on a case involving former President Rodrigo Duterte, who was arrested by international authorities. She expressed concern about the implications for Philippine sovereignty. Meanwhile, President Marcos has not mentioned his sister at recent campaign events, leading to speculation about their relationship. He also addressed Duterte's arrest, stating that it was not political persecution but a compliance with Interpol requests. The president reaffirmed that his administration would not assist the International Criminal Court concerning Duterte's case.