US EditionPhilippine President Marcos Jr Rejects Drug Use Accusations by His Sister
Senator Imee Marcos linked alleged drug use by the President and family to corruption and bad governance, while Palace cited prior negative drug tests and AI video fakery.
- Senator Imee Marcos accused President Marcos Jr. of drug use, claiming it caused corruption and poor governance, but provided no evidence for her claim.
- Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro suggested Imee's comments were an attempt to divert attention from a corruption scandal involving flood control projects.
- Castro urged Imee to support ongoing investigations and not protect corrupt allies, stating, 'Let President Marcos work to stop all the corruption.'
- Former President Duterte's family blames President Marcos for alleged wrongdoing, as he denies accusations related to his anti-drug policies.
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Sandro Marcos denies drug use, says Imee’s remarks ‘irresponsible’
MANILA, Philippines — Presidential son House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos denied allegations by his aunt, Sen. Imee Marcos, that he and his family used drugs, calling the remarks “dangerously irresponsible.” “It pains me to see how low she has gone to the point that she resorts to a web of lies aimed at destabilizing this […]...Keep on reading: Sandro Marcos denies drug use, says Imee’s remarks ‘irresponsible’
Senator Imee Marcos claimed that her alleged cocaine addiction has led to corruption and mismanagement, accusations that the government dismisses as an attempt to divert attention from a bribery scandal involving flood control projects.
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Philippine President Marcos Jr rejects drug use accusations by his sister
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s estranged sister has publicly accused him of being a longtime drug addict whose alleged cocaine dependence has led to problems in his governance including corruption.
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