The political landscape in the Philippines has been rocked by a major rift between current President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte. The conflict emerged over a proposed rewriting of the Philippine Constitution, leading to a public spat where both leaders accused each other of drug use. This development has cast a shadow over Marcos's reform agenda, raising concerns about potential instability. Meanwhile, Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, daughter of Rodrigo Duterte, has been embroiled in controversy as she denies any involvement in alleged extrajudicial killings linked to her father's drug war, challenging her accusers to file murder charges against her.
Current and former Philippines presidents clash over constitution and drug claims RT discusses the row with Rodrigo Duterte’s former presidential spokesperson, @attyharryroque https://t.co/lPDwkustZU
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
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte denies links to alleged extrajudicial killings related to her father’s drug war and dared her accusers to sue her for murder https://t.co/0NUY6oPhIX
A proposed rewriting of the Philippine Constitution has thrown Marcos and Duterte into open conflict. Here's why https://t.co/1BRT2G3gJs