Senator Imee Marcos on Monday, Nov. 17, accused her brother, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., of using illegal drugs during the Iglesia Ni Cristo rally at the Quirino Grandstand, a claim Malacañang called “desperate.”
“Batid ko na, na nagda-drugs siya. Nalaman ko at ng pamilya. Nalaman ng pamilya, seryoso ito,” according to her.
Imee also alleged that First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos is a drug user as well.
Their family knew about it and that Bongbong’s name even surfaced on then President Rodrigo Duterte’s 2016 illegal drugs watch list, she said.
The senator added she once pleaded with Duterte to go after pushers first, which saved her brother.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro denied the allegations and questioned why Imee would attack her own sibling.
“This is definitely a desperate move. Ang pinaguusapan sa peace rally ay patungkol sa di umanong korapsyon. Ano ang dahilan ni Senator Imee na ang sariing kapatid ay siraan niya?” she said.IMT
