On her Facebook page, Marcos shared pictures of herself visiting the church on Jan. 10 to offer prayers while wearing a red, sleeveless blouse, which some social media users pointed out was against the basilica’s dress code. Cebu Governor Pam Baricuatro came to the defense of Sen. Imee Marcos, who reportedly violated the dress code during her visit to the Basilica Minore del Sto. In a statement on her Facebook page, Baricuatro highlighted that while she "deeply respects" their church dress codes, she also believed in "showing hospitality to all who come to our city." "I’ve had the privilege to work with Senator Imee Marcos on food security, and we share a long-standing friendship and common advocacy. Sharing Baricuatro's post on her own Facebook page, Marcos expressed her gratitude for the governor’s kind words and support.

Source: Philippine Star January 11, 2026 15:00 UTC