Overview
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the family is very worried about Sen. Imee Marcos and remarked that the person seen on TV is not his sister.
- He made the comments at the launch of a transparency portal designed to flag bogus flood‑control projects.
- Officials announced the arrest of eight Department of Public Works and Highways personnel in connection with the alleged 'ghost' projects.
- Imee Marcos responded on Facebook with a challenge to her brother to prove her allegations wrong.
- Former congressman Elizaldy Co, now outside the country, posted videos accusing Marcos of profiting from the scheme, which the president dismissed as fake news while urging Co to return and face charges.