MANILA – Imee Marcos called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to temporarily remove several officials of the National Bureau of Investigation following the alleged intrusion of NBI operatives into the Senate on May 11 and 13.

“Malinaw na pambabastos sa institusyon ng Senado ang nangyari, kawalan ng galang sa mga senador, at tahasang pang-aabuso sa kapangyarihan ng mga halang ang sikmura,” Marcos said.

In a letter sent Thursday, the senator identified NBI Director Melvin Matibag, NBI-National Capital Region Chief Emeterio Dongallo Jr., and NBI-Organized and Transnational Crime Division Chief Jerome Bomediano as officials who should be temporarily relieved from their posts while the incident is under investigation.

“Kung totoong walang itinatago, bakit kailangan nilang lusubin ang Senado? Sino ang nagbigay ng utos at sino ang nakinabang sa kaguluhang ito?” Marcos said.

Marcos also formally filed Proposed Senate Resolution No. 396 seeking an investigation into the alleged actions of NBI personnel, other law enforcement agencies, and private individuals inside the Senate premises.

“Kapag hinayaan lang natin ito, bukas makalawa kahit anong institusyon puwede nang sindakin at pasukin,” she added.

The senator also criticized what she described as misleading and contradictory statements issued by the NBI regarding the incidents, particularly after operatives allegedly entered the Senate on Monday in an attempt to arrest Ronald dela Rosa.

“Hindi kami mananahimik habang unti-unting niyuyurakan ang kalayaan at dignidad ng Senado, panagutin ang mga dapat managot,” Marcos said.