Malacañang on Friday rejected Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s claim that the Palace is reviving the International Criminal Court (ICC) issue to divert attention from controversies surrounding First Lady Liza Marcos.
Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro clarified that the ICC matter remains active, emphasizing the ongoing possibility of an arrest warrant issuance.
“This isn’t an old or recycled issue,” Castro said, asserting that the Palace only responds to media inquiries, not to manipulate public discourse.
Dela Rosa, who is under ICC preliminary scrutiny due to his role in the Duterte-era drug war, accused the Palace of using the ICC to distract from a now-debunked police report allegedly involving the First Lady.
Castro dismissed the accusation, reiterating that the controversial police report had already been confirmed as altered by the Beverly Hills Police Department. She questioned why critics, including Dela Rosa, continue to give weight to false narratives.
