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Duterte recently lashed out at Marcos at a rally, firing on all cylinders and saying that Marcos should get out of the way if he doesn't do well. His rhetoric was fiery in which he accused Marcos and his political allies of motives and predicted that Marcos would be driven out like his father. In addition, Duterte also claimed that Marcos was suspected of drug use, and said that Marcos's name had long appeared on the anti-drug list.
However, the accusations were denied by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Administration, and Marcos taunted Duterte ahead of his visit to Vietnam, saying Duterte's change was due to the influence of fentanyl. While Duterte said in 2016 that he had used fentanyl for pain in a motorcycle accident, his lawyer stressed that he had stopped using it before he took office.
The war of words between Duterte and Marcos marked the rupture of a once-political alliance. In the last episode, Marcos and Duterte formed an alliance, Duterte was elected, and Marcos' daughter Sara became the deputy. However, the situation has changed. In the run-up to the upcoming 2025 midterm elections and Marcos** in 2028, various factions in the Philippines are planning for the future. Marcos tried to **, meanwhile, the Duterte family leaned more towards a pro-China line. This has led to an intensification of internal divisions in the Philippines, triggering infighting.
The purpose of Marcos' visit to Vietnam is to promote "maritime cooperation" between the Philippines and Vietnam, and he hopes to use Vietnam to provoke China. However, there are differences of opinion within the Philippines on the South China Sea issue. The Duterte family is reluctant to sit idly by and watch Marcos's actions, preferring a pro-China line.
The Philippines has repeatedly provoked China, leading to increased internal divisions and sparking infighting. Duterte publicly criticized Marcos for having confidence this time, because his daughter Sara is a deputy and has a very high approval rating, and has surpassed Marcos to become the frontrunner in 2028.
Duterte's son, Davao City Mayor Sebastian, has also publicly criticized Marcos, arguing that if Marcos is not patriotic, he should resign and leave. It can be seen that the entire Duterte family is gathering forces to attack Marcos, and their huge influence is putting pressure on Marcos.
Marcos had previously expressed a willingness to talk with Duterte, but now it seems that the positions of the two sides are irreconcilable.
This storm in the Philippines will undoubtedly have far-reaching consequences. Currently, the ICC is still investigating Duterte's war on drugs, and Marcos has refused to hand him over. Marcos's softness may be an attempt to preserve a way out, as Duterte's comments hint at a possible reckoning with him.
If Sara wins in 2028**, Marcos will have to think about his situation. This political battle will have a major impact on the Philippines.
Duterte's public slam on Marcos has sent shockwaves through the Philippines. In this political battle, the Duterte family is united and engaged in a fierce battle with Marcos. This contest is not only about personal status and interests, but also about the Philippines' domestic and overseas policies. Divisions within the Philippines have affected the handling of disputes in the South China Sea, making the Philippines more complicated on the international stage. The development is significant for both Marcos and Duterte, and the political storm will have a non-negligible impact on the future of the Philippines.
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