Recently, Filipino Rodrigo Duterte and former Marcos held rallies in Manila and Davao City, respectively, meaning that the political alliance of the two major Philippine families has broken down. At the rally, Duterte accused Marcos of being an "addict," saying he had long been on the list of drug users by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency. Duterte also raised the possibility of removing Marcos from his position. Marcos responded that he did not want to respond to the accusations because Duterte's judgment was influenced by fentanyl. Marcos also said Duterte's son had also asked him to resign. Rodrigo Duterte and Sara Duterte of the Philippines openly expressed their dissatisfaction with the Marcos family at a recent rally, pointing the finger at the current deputy Ferdinand Marcos. The rally was seen as a manifestation of the growing contradictions and divisions between the two families. The Marcos family's previous alliance with the Duterte family was crucial for Marcos to win two years ago.
Duterte had reached an alliance with Marcos, with Sara running as deputy in exchange for an "absolute victory" for the two. However, as the conflict between the two families deepened, the alliance broke down. The most recent trigger was Marcos' plan to amend the Philippine Constitution. Marcos expressed support for amending the constitution to attract more foreign investment and changing provisions related to the political system, such as term limits. Duterte has publicly opposed the move, saying that Marcos is amending the constitution to remain in power. The situation in the South China Sea and Marcos's attitude toward China and the United States are also key to the disagreement between the two families. Marcos** allowed Americans to enter the Philippines and expand military bases, which was considered to endanger the lives of Filipinos. At the same time, Marcos** continues to provoke China in the South China Sea, pushing the Philippines to the forefront. At the same time, the United States has deployed U.S. Marines in the southern Philippines, which means that U.S. troops are further stationed in the Philippines.
The Philippine ambassador to the United States said that the United States and the Philippines are interested in holding a "2+2" meeting in Manila. The rally shows the rift between the Marcos and Duterte families, and it also means that the pattern of the Philippines may change. The Duterte family's "bright sword": the power struggle of the Philippines ** The Philippines, a picturesque island nation, is shrouded in a power struggle. In this beautiful country, two powerful political families – the Duterte family and the Marcos family – are engaged in a fierce contest. The Duterte family, led by the current Filipino** Rodrigo Duterte, has been in power since 2016. Known for their staunch anti-drug policies and tough diplomatic stance, the family sought to win the support of the people by fighting crime and protecting the sovereignty of the Philippines. However, the rule of the Duterte family has not been without its challenges. They face strong competition from the Marcos family.
The Marcos family is a descendant of Ferdinand Marcos, a former Filipino leader, who has deep influence on politics. Despite the controversy surrounding the Marcos family over the past few decades, they remain an important force in the Philippines. The conflict between the Duterte and Marcos families is mainly focused on the South China Sea. The South China Sea is a rich sea with abundant oil and gas resources, and it is also a point of contention between the Philippines and China. The Duterte family wants to ensure the economic development and *** of the Philippines by maintaining friendly relations with China, while the Marcos family prefers to maintain close relations with the United States to counter Chinese expansion. To express their displeasure with the Marcos family, the Duterte family has taken a series of actions. Recently, Duterte announced the suspension of the Philippines' "Visiting Forces Agreement" with the United States, a military agreement between the two countries aimed at strengthening military cooperation.
The move was seen as a warning to the Marcos family that the Duterte family does not want to see the Marcos family align itself with the United States on the South China Sea. The impact of this power struggle on the Philippines cannot be ignored. First, it has divided political groups in the Philippines. The rivalry between the Duterte and Marcos families has led to a redistribution of political power, making the political situation more complex and uncertain. Second, this power struggle has also had a significant impact on Philippine foreign policy. The Duterte family has tried to increase the Philippines' economic interests by maintaining friendly relations with China, but this has also sparked controversy at home and abroad. Many fear that the Duterte family's pro-China policies could undermine the sovereignty and security of the Philippines. Finally, the power struggle has also affected the economic development of the Philippines. The Philippines is a developing country and is in dire need of external investment to boost economic growth.
However, due to political instability and foreign policy uncertainty, foreign investors may be concerned about the prospects of the Philippines and in turn reduce their investment in the Philippines. Faced with such a complex situation, the Philippines** needs to take steps to stabilize the political situation while seeking a balance between China and the United States. This requires not only cooperation between the Duterte and Marcos families, but also a greater focus on people's livelihood and economic development in the Philippines. In this beautiful country, the shadow of political struggle still hangs over. Only when the various political families of the Philippines can put aside their personal interests and work together for the prosperity of the country and the well-being of the people can the island nation embark on the path of peace and prosperity.