Castro to Marcos on ‘impakta’ video: It takes one to know one

Presidential Communications Office Secretary Claire Castro retorted to Senator Imee Marcos' use of the term 'impakta' in a social media video, suggesting it was a self-referential insult. On Tuesday, Marcos posted a video reel in which she claimed the International Criminal Court (ICC) was in trouble after the United States. In the video, Marcos used the term 'impakta,' sparking speculation about its meaning. Castro, in a press conference, sarcastically remarked that the term 'impakta' is used by those who 'know one,' implying Marcos was referring to herself. This statement is seen as a response to Marcos' concerns about the potential resumption of the ICC's investigation in the Philippines. The ICC initiated an investigation into alleged crimes related to the war on drugs under the previous Duterte administration, and tensions have persisted between the government and the ICC regarding the progress and cooperation of the investigation. Senator Marcos, who has defended the previous administration's policies, has maintained a critical stance on the ICC's actions. Castro's remarks are interpreted as a direct criticism from within the administration towards Marcos, highlighting ongoing political maneuvering within the Philippines.