𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗝𝗔𝗕: 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝘀 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗺𝗲𝗲’𝘀 “𝗪𝗲𝗯 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗲𝘀” 𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰

The Marcos dynasty’s long-rumored tensions blew wide open after Rep. Sandro Marcos publicly rebuked his aunt, Senator Imee Marcos, for accusing President Marcos and First Lady Liza Marcos of drug abuse in a fiery speech at the INC rally. Sandro called her allegations “false,” “dangerously irresponsible,” and part of a destabilization effort meant to boost her own political ambitions. “For her to betray her own family brings a lot of pain… hindi ito asal ng tunay na kapatid,” he said, emphasizing that even Imee’s sons — Borgy, Vice Gov. Matthew, and Atty. Michael — can attest the accusations are untrue.

Malacañang backed Sandro’s defense, branding Imee’s claims a “desperate move” designed to damage the President without any factual basis. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Marcos Jr. has verifiable drug-free records and warned the public against malicious videos and narratives being circulated online. Lawmakers quickly weighed in: House Deputy Speaker Ronnie Puno said Imee’s bombshell remarks “fit a destabilization pattern,” while Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson called the public tirade “very un-Filipino,” saying family disputes should never be weaponized before a massive crowd.

Political analysts also felt the tremors. Stratbase ADR Institute president Dindo Manhit warned that Imee’s allegations amount to “hate speech” that chips away at institutional trust — especially damaging when the attack comes from inside the President’s own family. Youth group Kabataan Partylist had a sharper take: the feud proves why political dynasties must be dismantled. As pressure mounts and accusations fly, the Marcos family enters its most volatile public clash in years — with the fallout extending far beyond bloodlines and into the national political arena.

Images from Sen. Imee R. Marcos FB, Sandro Marcos FB