The claim
Sen. Imee Marcos urged her younger brother, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, to resign.
PeakMetrics research summary
Based on related reporting.
Related reporting says Imee Marcos urged her brother to “come home” after accusing him of long-term illegal drug use. In response, Malacañang said resignation was not an option and said calls for Marcos to resign were coming from Sara Duterte supporters; the excerpts do not show Imee herself urging him to resign.[S2][S3]
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Sources and attribution
- [original] VERA Files original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- [S2] Marcos declares net worth of P389M and P1.375B in 2024 SALN
Additional research · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- [S3] ‘You are complicit’: Imee Marcos’ claim that brother Bongbong uses drugs sparks backlash
Additional research · Retrieved October 16, 2026