Imee Marcos

Imee Marcos is a senator in the Philippines who skipped President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address to distribute relief aid to typhoon victims. She is part of the Duterte bloc and supports former president Rodrigo Duterte despite being aligned with the current administration. Senator Marcos focuses on issues like flood control, food security, and healthcare for those affected by natural disasters.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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Imee Marcos skips SONA to aid typhoon victims

Sen. Imee Marcos announced Monday that she will skip President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) to distribute typhoon relief following recent flooding.
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Sara Duterte declines VP invite for SONA, criticizes Marcos' projects

Vice President Sara Duterte said she has no plans to watch President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.
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Sen Marcos files bill against 'extraordinary rendition'

Senator Imee Marcos has filed Senate Bill No. 557, dubbed the 'President Rodrigo Roa Duterte Act,' which seeks to impose jail time for individuals found guilty of committing 'extraordinary rendition' of persons to a foreign jurisdiction.
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Duter7 backs Escudero for Senate presidency

The Duterte bloc, now known as 'Duter7', has pledged support for Senate President Francis Escudero in the 10th Congress of the Philippines.
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Dela Rosa refiles death penalty bill for large-scale drug traffickers

Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa refiled three bills in the 20th Congress seeking to reinstate the death penalty for large-scale drug traffickers, mandate Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) in tertiary education, and amend the party-list system.
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Marcos Jr., First Lady honor Imelda's 96th birthday

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. marked his mother Imelda's 96th birthday on Wednesday with a heartfelt tribute.
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Remulla eyes Ombudsman post, set to apply this week

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed on Monday that he intends to apply for the position of Ombudsman and will submit his application by this week, with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s approval.
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Senators push for public access to budget talks

The Senate on Monday reiterated its commitment to transparency in the national budget process, welcoming calls for greater public access to bicameral conference committee deliberations.
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Imee Marcos criticizes Romualdez over San Juanico Bridge funding; House highlights past allocations

On Thursday, Senator Imee Marcos criticized her cousin Speaker Martin Romualdez for alleged lapses in maintaining the San Juanico Bridge.
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Ombudsman extends Ty, Fadullon counter-affidavits deadline

The Ombudsman has extended the deadline for Justice Undersecretary Nicholas Felix Ty and Prosecutor General Richard Anthony Fadullon to file their counter-affidavits in response to criminal and administrative charges filed by Senator Imee Marcos.
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