Days after former Senator Leila de Lima was taken hostage in Camp Crame by a former Abu Sayyaf member, calls to free her from detention amplify.

Malacañang, however, says President Marcos will not intervene in De Lima's drug cases.

While authorities are investigating Sunday's incident in the national police headquarters, some lawmakers believe the president has the moral authority to free the former senator, as most witnesses against her have already recanted their testimonies.

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