Vice President Sara Duterte calls the arrest of former Speaker Martin Romualdez “drama,” arguing that the more notable developments involve law enforcement actions affecting others. She makes the remark in response to Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla’s statements that she wanted to be jailed in Camp Crame and to be detained and handcuffed, following a Quezon City court order.
Remulla rejects Duterte’s allegation, saying he is “just stating the facts” and that her focus should be on other matters. He also says she has an impeachment proceeding and suggests her energies should be directed to broader concerns. The outlets also note that Remulla had not responded in detail to Duterte’s comment at the time of reporting, and that the back-and-forth centers on differing interpretations of who is driving the drama surrounding the arrests and court orders.
