House Majority Leader Ferdinand A. Marcos released a strong statement today, criticizing his aunt, Senator Imee Marcos, for allegedly using “a resort to a web of lies aimed at destabilizing this government” to advance her political ambitions.
In a statement, the Majority Leader expressed deep disappointment, stating this would be the “first and last time” he would speak publicly on the matter, noting he has always acknowledged and respected the Senator’s role in the early part of his public life.
“It pains me to see how low she has gone to the point that she resorts to a web of lies aimed at destabilizing this government to advance her own political ambitions,” the statement read. “To further repeat an accusation against President Bongbong Marcos and the First Lady (and for the first time ever myself) that is not only false, but dangerously irresponsible.”
He emphasized that the Senator’s claims are entirely baseless: “Sa lahat po ng binanggit ni senadora, walang basehan, walang katotohanan, at walang magandang idudulot sa bayan (In all the things the Senator has mentioned, there is no basis, no truth, and it will not bring any good to the nation).”
Majority Leader Marcos vehemently denied any allegations made against him, asserting that the accusations are false. He cited his cousins, “Bongy, Vice Gov. Matthew, and Atty. Michael,” as individuals who can “attest that these allegations that were insinuated against me are false.”
The statement concluded with a call for unity and an emotional appeal to his aunt.
“We always agreed that whatever happened between our parents, we wouldn’t let ourselves be dragged in. That is why nakakalungkot makita na ginagawa niya ito (it is saddening to see that she is doing this),” he said. “For her to betray her own family brings a lot of pain to me as a consequence of my respect to her for giving me my start in public life.”
He urged the public to reject narratives intended to cause unrest: “Now is the time to unite behind truth, not to amplify narratives meant to topple the government. Panahon ngayon para magtulungan, hindi para magpalaganap ng gulo at destabilisasyon (Now is the time to help each other, not to spread chaos and destabilization).”
The Majority Leader concluded with the stern remark: “HINDI ITO ASAL NG ISANG TUNAY NA KAPATID (This is not the behavior of a true sibling).”
