The political alliance between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte has collapsed amid mutual accusations of drug use. This public rift poses a threat to Marcos's reform agenda and may contribute to political instability in the country. The deteriorating relationship comes at a time when the Philippines is facing increased tensions with China over the South China Sea. Recent incidents include a boat collision resulting in the deaths of two Filipino crew members and injuries to two Chinese nationals, as well as China's blockade of Philippine access to the Second Thomas Shoal, a contested area in the South China Sea. The blockade has been confirmed by satellite images, highlighting the escalating discord between the two nations. This geopolitical conflict is unfolding as President Marcos takes a more assertive stance against Beijing's actions in the disputed waters.
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"The bitter exchange marked the latest episode in an escalating dispute bt #China & the Philippines, which has taken a more assertive stance under President Marcos against Beijing’s coercive actions in the disputed waters of the South China Sea" https://t.co/u04Os3Xv0N
The alliance between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte disintegrated when they accused each other of using drugs — a rift that could threaten Marcos's reform agenda and risk fueling instability. https://t.co/aM6rcfFVtn
#China blocks #Philippines access to #SouthChinaSea reef Satellite images reveal the extent of a Chinese blockade to prevent the Philippines supplying its base on Second Thomas Shoal, write John Pollock and Damien Symon @detresfa_ Satellite images recently released by Maxar… https://t.co/mobBLDCzJ1
As tension continue to rise between China and the Philippines, we take a look at the Second Thomas Shoal, a focal point in the escalating discord between both nations https://t.co/Dald8UOb6u
Two #Filipino's Dead, Two #Chinese Injured in #SouthChinaSea Boat Collision involving passenger vessels off the coast of the #Philippines Two Filipino crew members were killed and two Chinese nationals injured in a sea collision involving passenger vessels off the coast of the… https://t.co/BiVvon03bn
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The alliance between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte disintegrated this week when they accused each other of using drugs - a rift that could threaten Marcos's reform agenda and risk fueling instability https://t.co/CeK4k4N2cZ
⚠️ ANALYSIS-'OPEN WARFARE': PHILIPPINES' MARCOS-DUTERTE ALLIANCE CRUMBLES (Reuters) The alliance between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte disintegrated this week when they accused each other of using drugs - a rift that could threaten… https://t.co/8pp4Fr0YSP