No Compelling Reason to Impeach Marcos yet, but Probe Him Too

No compelling reason to impeach Marcos yet, but probe him too

MANILA, Philippines — There’s “no compelling reason” yet to initiate an impeachment complaint against President Marcos Jr. based only on resigned Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co’s allegations — made on social media and not under oath — of graft-ridden insertions in the 2025 budget, two House minority lawmakers said on Wednesday.  During a press conference, Akbayan Rep. Perci Cendana and Kamanggagawa Rep. Eli San Fernando said that while they take ser…

Marcos Jr. won't heed 'destabilizers' demand' to undergo hair follicle drug test: Palace

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will not heed the call of some "destabilizers" for him to undergo a hair follicle test, Malacañang said on Tuesday.

Bongbong Marcos Junks Sister Imee's Challenge to Take Hair Follicle Drug Test

Palace Speaks on Pres. Bongbong Marcos Following Sen. Imee Marcos’ Accusations BONGBONG MARCOS – The Palace announced that the President is not taking the challenge of his sister, Senator Imee Marcos, to undergo a hair follicle drug test. At the recent rally organized by the members of Iglesia ni Cristo, Sen. Imee Marcos accused PBBM ... Read more The post Bongbong Marcos Junks Sister Imee’s Challenge to Take Hair Follicle Drug Test appeared fir…

Rep. Duterte files bill requiring mandatory drug test for elected, appointed officials

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/November 19)—A day after Senator Imee Marcos detailed the alleged drug use of her brother at the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) rally, Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte filed a bill Tuesday seeking mandatory drug testing, through hair follicle test, for elected and appointed officials of the government. Sen. Imee Marcos accused her brother, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, and othe…