Marcos rejects Rodriguez hair follicle drug test calls

Metro Manila, Philippines - President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. slammed the challenge of his former executive secretary, Vic Rodriguez, urging him to undergo a hair follicle drug test.

In an interview with reporters, Marcos was asked about his reaction to Rodriguez's dare in a recent interview.

"No, no. Why should I do that?," said Marcos in response to Rodriguez's challenge.

"What is a public trust, public office, public -- has nothing to do with a follicle test," he added.

Marcos also questioned Rodriguez's credibility.

"He’s always had that weakness every time he --- when he was still working for me. If you believe in what he was saying, why did he work for me?" he said.

Similar calls have been made by former President Rodrigo Duterte and his allies.

Rodriguez resigned as executive secretary and presidential spokesperson in September 2022.