Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Philippines: Marcos Denies Sister's Drug Use Claim
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is accused of using drugs by his estranged sister, Senator Imee Marcos.
The president's office denies the claim, saying it's baseless.
This is not the first time Marcos Jr. has faced such accusations, previously from former President Duterte.
Imee Marcos is a political ally of Duterte and has criticized her brother's policies.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. denies using illicit drugs
His sister, Senator Imee Marcos, claims he has struggled with drug use since youth
Presidential office calls Imee's claim baseless and without value
Marcos Jr. faces previous drug use accusations from former President Duterte
Imee Marcos is an ally of Duterte and critic of her brother's policies
- Who
- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his sister, Senator Imee Marcos
- What
- Accusation of drug use by President Marcos Jr.
- When
- The accusation was made on Monday, and the president's office responded on Tuesday
- Where
- Philippines
- Why
- Political rivalry and differing views on policies
Imee Marcos' Stance
Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s Stance
Drug Use
Imee Marcos' Stance
Marcos Jr. has struggled with drug use since youth
Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s Stance
Baseless claim, no evidence
- Accusation Date
- Monday
- Response Date
- Tuesday
- Previous Accusations
- Yes, from former President Duterte
- Imee's Political Affiliation
- Ally of Duterte
- Marcos Jr.'s Response
- Denial and baseless claim