MANILA, Nov. 24 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday expressed concern over his sister, Senator Imee Marcos, after she publicly accused him, First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, and their son, Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos, of illegal drug use.

In a press briefing in Malacanang, Marcos said her sister's recent statements do not reflect the person their family knows and that her comments have alarmed relatives and close friends.

"For a while now, we've been very worried about my sister. When I say we, I'm talking about friends and family," he said.

"The lady that you see talking on TV is not my sister. That view is shared by our cousins, our friends. Hindi siya 'yan (That's not her). That's why we're worried about her. I hope s...