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Marcos Family War Explodes As Imee Accuses President of Drug Use

Published on Nov 19, 2025

The Marcos family feud just went nuclear.

 

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is denying explosive claims made by his own sister, Sen. Imee Marcos, who shocked the country by accusing him of being a “long-time drug user” and blaming it for corruption and chaos in government.

 

The Palace blasted the allegations as “baseless drama” and said the senator was trying to distract from a massive flood-control corruption scandal now being probed in the Senate—one that reportedly involves some of her political allies.

 

A Family Fight Made for the Big Screen

Speaking at a huge rally in Manila, Sen. Imee claimed her brother’s supposed drug use began in their father’s time and “never stopped.” She even accused the First Lady and the President’s children of using drugs too.

 

Presidential son Rep. Sandro Marcos hit back immediately, saying it was painful to watch an aunt “spread dangerous lies just to

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