Manila, Oct. 13 -- Malacanang on Tuesday questioned Vice President Sara Duterte's reaction to drug seizures in neighboring Southeast Asian countries, saying she had overlooked the Marcos administration's efforts to intercept illegal drugs entering the country.

Duterte earlier said she felt ashamed before the Philippines' Southeast Asian neighbors over reports that the country had become a destination for drugs seized elsewhere in the region. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, however, questioned why Duterte reacted strongly to drug seizures abroad but appeared not to give the same attention to drug interceptions carried out locally.

"Nakakapagtaka na sa lahat-lahat po nang nai-intercept na mga iligal na droga ay ito ang tanging ... bu...