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Resignation 'not an option' for Marcos — Palace
Malacañang stated that they are waiting to see if any legal action will be taken against Senator Imee Marcos following her allegations of drug use against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the First Family.
Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro indicated that there are currently no plans for legal action but suggested waiting for further developments.
The Palace deferred to the Department of Justice and the Ombudsman to possibly initiate an investigation into the matter.
Palace officials have previously refuted Senator Marcos' claims, labeling them as baseless defamation and part of a "playbook" by her allies.
To counter the allegations, officials highlighted President Marcos Jr.'s kidney donation to his father as evidence of his good health.
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