Philippine President Marcos accused of drug use by sister, Senator Imee

In a startling revelation, Senator Imee Marcos, sister of Philippine President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr., publicly accused him of drug use during a rally in Manila. The allegations were made on November 17, 2025, at the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s ‘Rally for Transparency and a Better Democracy’ held at Quirino Grandstand. Senator Marcos claimed that the President’s drug problem has been a long-standing issue within the family, dating back to their youth. She expressed deep concern for her brother’s wellbeing, urging him to seek professional help and clear drugs from his system. The senator also implicated First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, alleging that both the President and his wife are involved in drug use. This accusation follows similar claims made by former President Rodrigo Duterte a year prior, which President Marcos had dismissed as influenced by Duterte’s reported fentanyl use. As of now, President Marcos has not responded to these latest allegations.