During a press conference held by Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., it was confirmed that former President Rodrigo Duterte was sent to The Hague, Netherlands. Meanwhile, rumors quickly spread on social media about "First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos being detained at Los Angeles Airport," garnering widespread attention.
According to information leaked on social platforms, Louise Marcos was allegedly detained by U.S. law enforcement, possibly related to the sudden death of Paolo Tantoco, Vice President of the Philippine luxury retail giant Rustan Group.
Paolo Tantoco, one of the heirs to the Rustan Group, died unexpectedly in the United States on March 9, 2025. Multiple sources suggest his death might be related to a "drug overdose," and Louise Marcos could be involved, hence her detention at Los Angeles Airport.
It is noteworthy that Paolo Tantoco's wife, Dina Tantoco, is Louise Marcos's social affairs secretary, and their close relationship adds credibility to the rumors.
So far, the Philippine government has not officially responded to these rumors, and neither the White House nor relevant U.S. law enforcement agencies have issued any statements. However, the incident continues to stir heated discussions on Philippine social media, with many netizens questioning whether the authorities are intentionally concealing the matter.
As public opinion continues to ferment, the international community is closely watching whether the Philippine government and the U.S. will provide further explanations regarding this issue.
