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2024 - 11 - 24

When Family Feuds Go Political: The Duterte vs. Marcos Showdown!

Assassination Threats - Ferdinand Marcos Jr. - Legal Consequences - National Security Council - Philippines Politics - Political Feuds - Rodrigo Duterte - Sara Duterte

In a twist no one saw coming, Vice President Sara Duterte is throwing some major shade at President Marcos! Is it a political rift or a reality show?

In a stunning turn of events, the political drama between two prominent families in the Philippines has taken the spotlight once again. Vice President Sara Duterte, known for her fierce demeanor and her ties to the former administration, has publicly expressed her discontent with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., igniting what many are calling a significant rift within Filipino politics. What was once a united front is now a battleground of polarizing opinions, as accusations of incompetence have come flying out of the VP's mouth in a spirited, late-night online news conference laden with expletives.

Things have escalated quickly, with reported assassination threats against the President shaking the very foundations of the country’s stability. The National Security Council is on high alert, verifying claims of such threats, making it clear that political discourse is crossing a dangerous line. With the statement referred to an elite presidential guard, the security of the President is now a hot topic, highlighting the severity of the situation. The tension is palpable as it leaves citizens wondering if we are witnessing a gripping political reality show unfolding in real-time.

Adding to the mix of drama, political figures are now advising Sara to reconsider her position in politics. Senator Imee Marcos, the President's sister, even made an unexpected visit to the hospital on the same day. The timing couldn’t be more curious; is this a family intervention or a strategic maneuver? While the political landscape changes, it remains to be seen how this feud will play out in the public eye and what it may mean for the future of Filipino politics.

On another note, did you know that political feuds aren’t uncommon in the Philippines? From the emotional rivalry between the Aquino and Marcos clans to the power-play between Duterte and other political families, the nation has seen its fair share of political drama. In the end, all eyes are on how this family feud translates into real political change—or just more reality show antics! Keep your popcorn ready!

Interestingly enough, Sara Duterte is not just a political figure but also a lawyer and former mayor of Davao City. Her tense relationship with President Marcos has been a topic of speculation since their joint campaign in 2022, but no one expected the rift would go public in such a fiery manner. If history tells us anything, it's that in Philippine politics, there are no dull moments!

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Rift between two political families in Philippines intensifies as ... (Global Times)

The rift between the president and the vice president of the Philippines has gone public as the Vice President Sara Duterte, who is the daughter of the ...

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Philippine VP's death threat against president a security matter ... (NBC News)

The Philippines' security council will verify an alleged assassination threat by Vice President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., ...

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Philippines Vice President Duterte claims to have contracted the ... (Morning Star Online)

In a pre-dawn, expletive-laden online news conference, an angry Ms Duterte accused President Ferdinand Marcos Jr of incompetence and lying, along with his wife ...

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Philippine Vice President Publicly Threatens to Have President ... (Jakarta Globe)

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin referred the “active threat” against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to an elite presidential guards force “for immediate ...

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Philippine VP threatens to have Marcos assassinated (台北時報)

'TIRADE': Sara Duterte's threat on Philippine President Marcos Jr made 'brazenly in public,' would be considered a national security issue, ...

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Heed Rody's advice to exit politics, Sara urged (Daily Tribune)

Hours after the Vice President left, Senator Imee Marcos, the President's eldest sister, arrived via helicopter at the VMMC where Lopez is being confined.

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VP Sara's threats against Marcos a matter of national security ... (BusinessWorld Online)

By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza and Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporters. THE National Security Council (NSC) on Sunday said all threats to the ...

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Philippines' Marcos vows to fight back after estranged VP's ... (CNA)

MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Monday (Nov 25) vowed to fight back against what he called reckless and troubling threats against him, ...

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Philippines Marcos says threat of assassination 'troubling ... (BusinessWorld Online)

MANILA — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Monday vowed to fight back against what he called reckless and troubling threats against him, speaking out ...

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Philippine showdown: President says he'll fight vice president's plot ... (ABC News)

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has described a public threat by the vice president to have him killed by an assassin as a criminal plot and vowed ...

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Philippines' Marcos vows to fight back after estranged VP's ... (Reuters)

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Monday vowed to fight back against what he called reckless and troubling threats against him, speaking out after ...

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From legal liabilities to disbarment: Gov't lists consequences of VP ... (Rappler)

In a press conference in Malacañang, officials from the DOJ and NBI outlined the possible consequences the country's second-highest official could face.

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Philippines's Marcos vows to fight 'troubling' threat of VP Sara Duterte (Aljazeera.com)

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has said he would fight back against what he described as a “troubling” threat against him, just days after his ...

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos vows to fight back after vice ... (ABC News)

It came two days after his deputy, Sara Duterte, told the media she had directed an assassin to kill the president if she herself was killed. What's next?

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Philippines President Slams Vice President's Assassination Plot (The New York Times)

Political turmoil has escalated after Vice President Sara Duterte claimed to have arranged for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s assassination if she is ...

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Why did the Philippine vice president threaten to assassinate her ... (Christian Science Monitor)

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte publicly threatened the life of the country's president on Nov. 23. Under the Philippine penal code, ...

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