Philippine Political Rift Widens
Philippine Political Rift Widens as VP Duterte Accuses Marcos of Incompetence
MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine vice-president Sara Duterte accused President Ferdinand Marcos Jr of incompetence and a lack of leadership in a scathing attack on Friday that showed the deepening rift between the two powerful families ahead of midterm elections.
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Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday said the nation’s leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. “doesn’t know how to be a president,” unleashing her strongest criticism yet against him since their political alliance collapsed.
Duterte’s accusations of Marcos’ incompetence widen rift
MANILA >> Philippine vice-president Sara Duterte accused President Ferdinand Marcos Jr of incompetence and a lack of leadership in a scathing attack on Friday that showed the deepening rift between the two powerful families ahead of midterm elections.
Philippine VP Duterte Threatens To Dig Up Dictator Marcos' Remains
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte threatened on Friday to dig up the remains of President Ferdinand Marcos' dictator father and toss them into the sea, as their bitter feud heats up ahead of upcoming elections.
Philippine vice-president Sara Duterte threatens to throw Marcos Sr’s remains into the sea
Marcos Jr has previously stated he would not cooperate with the ICC investigation into the drug war, analysts suggest he might reconsider if his political position weakens.
Philippine vice president warns to dig up remains of President Marcos and toss them in sea
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