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Marcos ‘worried’ over sis Imee: Lady on TV not her
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed concern over his sister, Senator Imee Marcos, stating that he and other relatives have been worried about her for some time.
His remarks follow Senator Imee Marcos' accusation on November 17 that the President, his son Sandro Marcos, and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos were using illegal drugs, allegations for which she provided no proof.
Both the Presidential Palace and Representative Sandro Marcos have officially denied the senator's claims.
President Marcos Jr. noted that the "lady you see talking on TV is not my sister," suggesting worry over her public persona and behavior.
He added that he and the senator "no longer travel in the same circles, political or otherwise," indicating a lack of direct communication on the matter.
Senator Imee Marcos responded to her brother's statement on social media, challenging him to prove her wrong and stating, "Bongbong, this is me. You are seeing things, brother."
The rift between the siblings comes as Ms. Marcos has aligned herself with the Duterte faction.
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