Imee Marcos has officially left Alyansa, the political party of her own brother, President Bongbong Marcos. But let’s be honest—was she ever really in? She’s been missing in action not only in her brother’s public events but even in family reunions. (Did she at least send a Christmas card?) While other political families project unity, the Marcoses now resemble a teleserye family feud—complete with power struggles, betrayals, and a sister who just won’t play along.

Her latest move? A Senate hearing questioning the alleged ICC turnover of former President Rodrigo Duterte—an unsubtle jab at her brother’s administration. And what did that get her? A free fall in senatorial surveys, slipping out of the magic 12 like a contestant getting booted off Pinoy Big Brother. Maybe the Duterte camp will catch her fall, but will they have enough votes to carry her back to the Senate?

For now, Imee is out of Alyansa, out of favor with Malacañang, and—if the polls are to be believed—potentially out of a Senate seat. In the battle of family versus politics, she’s made her choice. The real question is: was it the right one?