After that, the President skipped mention of her name in subsequent rallies of the administration slate, prompting her to officially withdraw from it days later. But on Monday, April 14, Imee showed, in a shock-and-awe ad, that she has secured the backing of her brother’s nemesis and her friend: Vice President Sara Duterte. Videos and photos of him trying to convince the officers guarding the air base to let him in so he could deliver pizza to Duterte, his wife Honeylet, and youngest daughter Kitty, went viral and became the subject of memes. – Rappler.com This story is part of Rappler and The Nerve’s ongoing series capturing social media trends and public sentiment surrounding the top senatorial candidates for the 2025 midterm elections. Related Topics author 2025 Philippine elections In Cavite, elections spotlight residents’ longstanding woes with Villars’ PrimeWater Imee Marcos secures Sara Duterte’s backing after exiting brother’s slate [Rappler’s Best] Your read and watch list beyond Marcos and Duterte Abra party seeks to place province under Comelec control due to killings Decoded [DECODED] Suspicious Instagram accounts flood Rappler posts with ‘DuterteEJK’ comments [DECODED] Fake accounts, negative campaigning stir up Pasig mayoral race [DECODED] Nerve study finds demand for EQ, more personal stories from parenting influencers [DECODED] When politicians meme their way into your feed Imee Marcos Imee Marcos secures Sara Duterte’s backing after exiting brother’s slate Duterte’s Senate bets gain numbers in latest survey | The wRap Escudero tells off Imee Marcos: Don’t erode Senate credibility for ‘personal gain’ Imee Marcos used ‘bogus’ DOJ memo in Senate hearing on Duterte arrest. Read Full Story
