Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, raised serious concerns in a press briefing, claiming that the administration is pursuing a series of political maneuvers to sideline Vice President Sara Duterte and her allies ahead of the 2028 elections.

According to the presidential sister, the administration’s “Plan A” was the People’s Initiative for Charter Change (ChaCha), which she alleged failed to gain traction. “Plan B,” she said, was an impeachment attempt against the Vice President, also unsuccessful. Now, she warned that “Plan C” is underway—installing Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla as Ombudsman to target Duterte and her supporters.

“Nagkakagulo sa Ombudsman dahil hindi sila nagtagumpay sa PI [People’s Initiative]… hindi rin sila umubra sa impeachment kaya narito na tayo ngayon. Ipipilit nila na si Boying [Remulla] ay maging Ombudsman para ipakulong si VP Inday Sara para bago maging 2027. At hindi lang si Inday Sara kundi lahat ng mga Duterte, kaalyado ng mga Duterte, at baka pati ako…” Marcos said, stressing that these efforts come while Filipinos continue to suffer from floods, corruption, and lack of government action.

Marcos revealed that she had already filed a case with the Ombudsman last May 2 after learning of what she described as the administration’s blueprint. She emphasized that she would not allow political persecution to proceed unchecked.

“Kung hindi kayo titigil sa pamumulitika, mag-asaran tayo. Hindi ko din kayo tatantanan,” she warned.

In a pointed remark, Marcos also criticized the institution’s role in politics:

“Ang OMB [Ombudsman] ay opisina, hindi parlor.”

The senator’s statements add to the growing political tension between the Duterte camp and the current administration, underscoring divisions ahead of the midterm political landscape and the upcoming 2027 elections.

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