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Bea Cuadra

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MANILA — Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro denies allegations that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. uses illegal drugs, as claimed by his sister, Senator Imee Marcos.Senator Marcos made the allegation in a speech on Monday during the second day of the Iglesia ni Cristo rally held at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila.Castro addressed the senator&#x27;s claims, branding them as a &quot;desperate move&quot; designed to attack the President&#x27;s integrity without basis.Speaking before a massive crowd, Senator Marcos talked about her brother’s alleged decades-long struggle with substance abuse, and even dragged the First Lady Liza Marcos saying, “‘mas lumala ang pagkalulong… dahil parehas pala silang mag-asawa.”The senator concluded by asking her brother to seek help for his health, saying, &quot;tama na ading ko tapusin mo na ang paghihirap mo at ng bayan... umuwi na tayo magpagamot magpagaling...&quot;<div>PALACE INSISTS ON PREVIOUS NEGATIVE DRUG TEST RESULTS</div>After Senator Marcos’ speech, Castro used her vlog to launch a defense of the President.Castro directly addressed the issue of drug use, asserting that the President has a verifiable record proving he is drug-free.She highlighted the timing and intent behind the senator&#x27;s actions, calling it a diversionary tactic.&quot;Ang pinag-uusapan sa peaceful rally ay patungkol sa diumanong korapsyon. Ano ang dahilan ni Senator Imee para ang sarili niyang kapatid ay siraan niya?&quot;A key element of the Palace&#x27;s defense is the result of a voluntary drug test that President Marcos Jr. underwent prior to the 2022 elections.Castro was explicit in confirming that this test has already settled the matter.&quot;Alam naman natin na nagkaroon na ng drug test noon pang bago mangampanya ang ating Pangulo... &#x27;President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. did test negative for cocaine in 2021, a drug analyst from St. Luke’s Medical Center confirmed Monday.&#x27; So, ano ang dahilan ng desperadong galawan ni Senator Imee Marcos laban sa sarili niyang kapatid... kung itong test na ‘to... na siyang kinumpirma ng St. Luke’s na negative ang Pangulo pagdating sa drug test,&quot; Castro explained.She accused the senator of using baseless claims—like those that have surfaced before, including the discredited AI-generated videos—to malign the President because she sees no valid ground for corruption issues.She suggested Senator Marcos&#x27;s true motive may be to protect allies currently under investigation for alleged corruption, particularly in flood control projects. &quot;Bakit siya masyadong concerned ngayon about diumanong paggamit ng drug test samantala ang dating Pangulong Duterte umaming nagma-marijuana at nag-fentanyl. Hindi niya cinall-out,&quot; she added.Castro questioned the selectivity of the senator&#x27;s concerns.While the Palace focused on refuting the drug allegations, Castro also called on Senator Marcos to support the current administration&#x27;s efforts to cleanse the government, especially since the President himself is initiating probes. &quot;Ang Pangulo ang gustong maglinis ng kalat nung nakaraan,&quot; she said, urging her to be patriotic. &quot;Tuligsain na lahat ang mga korap. Huwag niyo pong kampihan, huwag niyong itago.&quot;<div> </div><div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Nuk2YPcRQaE??si=CNYYvkx4e8ZMLhGA&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> </div>

"Ang pinag-uusapan sa peaceful rally ay patungkol sa diumanong korapsyon. Ano ang dahilan ni Senator Imee para ang sarili niyang kapatid ay siraan niya?"

"Ang pinag-uusapan sa peaceful rally ay patungkol sa diumanong korapsyon. Ano ang dahilan ni Senator Imee para ang sarili niyang kapatid ay siraan niya?"

Malacañang denies Marcos Jr.'s 'drug use' amid sister Imee’s allegations

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Malacañang denies Marcos Jr.'s 'drug use' amid sister Imee’s allegations

Bea Cuadra,

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Published November 18, 2025 12:26 AM PHT

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Updated November 18, 2025 02:59 AM PHT

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