San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan Rep. Florida "Rida" Robes believes that the remarks made by First Lady Marie Louise "Liza" Araneta-Marcos against Vice President Sara Duterte were "factual" and "honest" amid the insults, disrespect and seditious statements hurled against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Robes backed the first lady who admitted in an interview that Duterte has fallen from her good graces.

Robes said that Araneta-Marcos' reaction on the attacks against the President, who flagged the alleged secret deal between former President Rodrigo Duterte and China, was not only "delayed but also kind."

"They savaged her husband and to her credit, her reaction was not only delayed but also polite. Now, compare her language to the venom spilled by the Dutertes. Is the First Lady's statement factual? Yes. It is based on the truth. It is an honest reaction to insults uttered during a rally that happened," the lawmaker said.

Robes agreed with Araneta-Marcos that the First Lady was "always kind" to the vice president but she crossed the line when she attended a rally that not only maligned the President but also called for his ouster.

She added that despite the seditious remarks against Marcos, Malacanang remained respectful towards the President's critics.

"They are now taking to the streets to call for his ouster and yet the Palace respects their exercise of free speech. And these same people are saying that the First Lady due to her position is not entitled to the same right to express her opinion," Robes said.

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