Former Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and his sister, Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos. Composite

MANILA - Former Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. claimed Thursday that his sister, Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos, has the makings of a"great" lawmaker.

"She'd make a great senator. Marunong naman si Imee. Imee is very, very, very competent. Kayang-kaya niya," he said at the Kamuning Bakery's "Pandesal Forum" in Quezon City.

Marcos made the statement when asked about the Facebook page "Imee Marcos for Senator Movement" which has close to 68,000 followers.

The governor will be constitutionally barred in 2019 from seeking reelection in Ilocos Norte's top post.

Marcos said he is uncertain if his sister would run again for public office.