Duterte is a gun collector who owned only 13 guns before he took the position. However, two weeks before leaving office, he applied for licenses for 358 firearms, which greatly increased the number of his guns. FilipinoLawsIt is stipulated that ordinary citizens can only own 15 or less firearms, and there are restrictions on the type and number of them. However, Duterte obtained the highest level of gun bearing license in the Philippines by applying to become a gun collector, allowing him to legally own more than 15 guns. And his collection of firearms is also very rich, including:Rifles, shotguns andSubmachine gunsWait. He also modified two items related to firearmsLawsto extend the renewal of gun permits and firearms registrations to five to ten years.
The move has sparked speculation that Duterte may have predicted the outcome of Marcos Jr.** in advance. At present, the Philippines is facing a situation of internal and external troubles, which mainly lead to maritime problems. The Philippines provoked China on the South China Sea issue and ignored repeated dissuasions, resulting in China's encounterCoast GuardThe blocking of ships and the non-support of other coastal countries in the South China Sea. On the other hand, there are terrorist attacks, demands for local autonomy, and tensions between the Duterte family. In addition, Marcos Jr.'s policies have also been criticized.
Duterte met with Marcos Jr. several times and offered him some advice. However, Marcos Jr. did not accept these suggestions, much to Duterte's disappointment. Therefore, before leaving office, he took steps to leave a way back. FilipinoPoliticsIt is characterized by a familyPoliticsEven after Duterte is gone, his daughter is still the country's second-in-command, which means that he still holds considerable power. With 358 guns, Duterte can be transformed into a force to be reckoned with through rational distribution and useMilitaryforces, protect yourself and perform a wide range of ground combat missions. Duterte is well prepared for the current turmoil in the Philippines, and his leadership style has received domestic support and recognition.
In the face of the turmoil in the Philippines, Marcos Jr. should carefully evaluate the pros and cons of the policy to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control. The Philippines' policy on the South China Sea issue has drawn dissatisfaction and criticism from China and other countries. The Philippines** noted that resolving the differences between China and the Philippines can only be achieved through negotiations, not through provocationsMilitaryMeans. Duterte's gun stockpile gives him a certain advantage, and his power is still there, which is something Marcos Jr. needs to consider.
Duterte stockpiled a large number of guns before leaving office and revised the relevant onesLaws, showing his interest in the PhilippinesPoliticsPrediction and preparation of the situation. The Philippines is currently facing a dilemma of internal and external troubles, and Marcos Jr.'s policies and other policy decisions on the South China Sea issue have also aroused questions and criticism. Duterte's power remains, and his stockpile of guns gives him protection and the ability to act. Therefore, Marcos Jr. should carefully weigh the pros and cons when formulating policies to avoid the situation getting out of control. Resolving the differences between China and the Philippines requires negotiation and diplomacy, not provocation andMilitaryLet's go. The future development of the Philippines requires stability and peace, and it is only through consultation and cooperation that the country's progress and prosperity can be achieved.