Presidential sister and Senator Imee Marcos on Monday alleged that her brother, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr., is a drug user. Speaking before a crowd at a religious group’s rally held at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, the senator made the explosive claim, asserting the matter is serious and known within the Marcos family.

The senator’s claims did not stop with the president. She broadened her allegations to include the First Lady, Liza Araneta-Marcos, and some of the President's close associates, all of whom she claimed were also involved in illegal drug use. 

Senator Marcos stated, confirming her belief and asserting family awareness of the president's alleged habit:

"Batid ko na na nagda-drugs siya [President Marcos]. Nalaman ko at ng pamilya, nalaman ng pamilya, seryoso ito,"

Furthermore, the presidential sister intensified her accusations by claiming that the president’s drug use worsened due to the alleged involvement of First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos. She also targeted the next generation of the family, explicitly naming the president's children, including Ilocos Norte 1st District Representative Sandro Marcos, as users of illegal drugs.

Meanwhile, the Palace through Presidential Communications Office Spokesperson Undersecretary Claire Castro, called it a desperate move on the part of the senator to malign the public.

“This is definitely a desperate move. Ang pinag-uusapan sa peaceful rally ay diumanong korapsyon. Ano ang dahilan ni Senator Imee para ang sarili niyang kapatid ay siraan niya? ” Castro asked.

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