The lawmaker-son of the late former Ferdinand Marcos told the United States on Thursday not to interfere in Philippine politics and government, saying the elections are entirely a Philippine affair.

Ilocos Norte Rep. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., who reportedly plans to run for senator next year, said the US has no right to intervene with the internal affairs of another sovereign nation and Filipinos must be allowed to choose their new leaders without outside intervention.

The Marcos scion assailed reports that US President Barack Obama has confirmed an earlier statement by Ambassador Kristie Kenney that a postponement of the 2010 elections will be a cause for concern in Washington.

“That’s blatant interference in Philippine affairs. We’re no longer an American colony. If indeed we are a true ally of the US, their officials are not supposed to come up with such irresponsible statements,” Marcos said in a statement.

The young Marcos’s statement was not surprising. The Marcoses were granted safe passage to Hawaii following their ouster in 1986, but American authorities later pressed criminal charges against them.

Upon their arrival in Hawaii, the US Customs seized from the Marcoses nearly $9-million in cash, jewelry and bonds.

The Marcoses alleged they were victims of political persecution with former First Lady Imelda Marcos claiming it was not individuals, but government and superpowers who persecuted a widow and orphan like her.

According to Representative Marcos, the US has no business meddling in Philippine elections since Filipinos can decide on their own.

“It seems that the US continues to adopt a policy of interference with small and weak countries. We should not allow our sovereignty violated and trampled upon this time,” Marcos said.

During the Fourth of July celebrations at the US Embassy last month, Ambassador Kenney said Washington could be concerned over the postponement of next year’s elections, pointing out that Americans believe in term limits.

At the time, there were talks about the possible postponement of the elections amid bombings and martial law fears.