Marcos breaks silence, says relatives worried over Imee
MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos family drama continues as President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. admitted that he and other relatives have been worried about Sen. Imee Marcos for some time.
Marcos, speaking to the press on Monday, November 24, said he does not want to publicly discuss family issues but expressed concern over what he described as unusual behavior from his sister.
His remarks came a week after Imee accused him of using illegal drugs during an anti-corruption rally by the Iglesia ni Cristo, after which his office came out with statements denying the allegations, calling them desperate.
"“It’s anathema to me to talk about family matters, generally, in public. We do not like to show our dirty linen in public,” he said. “I’ll just say this much: For a while now, we (friends and family) have been very worried about my sister… The lady that you see talking on TV is not my sister," he said at the press conference.
Asked if he has spoken to his Imee, Bongbong said he and the senator "no longer travel in the same circles, political or otherwise, so no."
Imee's reaction
Imee had a speedy response to her brother. Within an hour, Imee issued a rebuttal on social media, saying: “Bongbong, this is me. You are seeing things, brother. Prove me wrong, I want to be wrong,” in a mix of Ilocano and Filipino.
The rift between the siblings has widened since the 2025 midterms. After Imee abandoned the administration slate, she aligned herself with the senatorial candidates of Vice President Sara Duterte, the president’s former ally turned rival.
Imee, meanwhile, has consistently been on the side of the Dutertes, having played a key role in brokering the UniTeam alliance during the 2022 elections.
Analysts have said the Marcos family split may reflect deeper power struggles that could shape political maneuvering ahead of future elections.
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