WATCH: Imee Marcos eludes media questions on school records

MANILA, Philippines — Administration-backed senatorial bet and Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee Marcos once again evaded media questions on her controversial school records.

During Hugpong ng Pagbabago’s campaign rally in Parañaque City on Wednesday, Marcos left hurriedly after entertaining supporters who asked to take photos with her.

Despite Davao City mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio's assurance that she will answer the issue on her school records, Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee Marcos evades questions from the media during HNP's campaign rally here in Parañaque City. | @DJEsguerraINQ pic.twitter.com/kIO4r6rd4r

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Marcos entered her van when reporters asked for an interview.

The Ilocos Norte Governor claimed that she needs to leave for an event in Pampanga.

Earlier, HNP’s campaign manager Sara Duterte-Carpio said that Marcos will address the issue on her educational background.

READ: Imee Marcos to address school records issue — Sara Duterte

Marcos claimed that she has a college degree from Princeton University. She also said she earned a law degree from the University of the Philippines (UP).

The two universities, however, denied the claims of the daughter of the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos that she had graduated from their respective institutions. /ee