Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has rejected accusations by his estranged sister, Senator Imee Marcos, that he has been a long-term drug user, at a time when the country is witnessing mass protests against corruption.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has rejected accusations by his estranged sister, Senator Imee Marcos, that he has been a long-term drug user, at a time when the country is witnessing mass protests against corruption.
On Monday, the senator alleged that her brother had developed a cocaine dependency that affected his governance, contributing to corruption and poor decision-making.
cled accusations that have long been disproved.
Speaking to a large crowd at a Manila park rally organised by a religious group, Senator Imee said her brother’s drug use began during the presidency of their father, Ferdinand Marcos Sr — who ruled from 1965 to 1986 — and continues to this day.According to Castro, the critics of the President even came up with an AI-generated video to make it appear that Marcos is using illegal substances, but it was proven to be fake.
The Palace press officer challenged Imee to be patriotic by helping her brother cleanse the government of corruption.
“Condemn the corrupt, do not side with them. Do not hide them. Let President Marcos Jr. work to curb corruption,” Castro said.
