VP Sara Duterte’s removal from NSC sparks dynastic clash

Jown Manalo - @inquirerdotnet 01/04/2025

MANILA, Philippines — House Deputy Minority Leader France Castro said Saturday that Vice President Sara Duterte’s removal from the National Security Council (NSC) signals a growing clash between the country’s major political dynasties. The statement came after…

Bongbong, Sara’s approval, trust ratings decline further – survey

Dianne Sampang 12/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The approval and trust ratings of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte have continued to decline, results from a Pulse Asia survey reveal. The nationwide survey, conducted from November 26…

President Marcos creates system for children protection vs. all forms of abuse

Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos 12/11/2024

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the establishment of a one-stop system to ensure children’s protection against all forms of abuse that are detrimental to their development. Executive Order (EO) 79 inked by Marcos…

Marcos-Duterte feud seen as major economic risk ahead of 2025 elections

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral - @inquirerdotnet 12/05/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Political instability from the ongoing feud between President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte could pose a major economic risk, especially if it results in poor outcomes in the 2025 midterm elections and disrupts…

VP Sara on 2022 presidency: ‘It was mine already’

Dianne Sampang - @inquirerdotnet 12/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines — “The presidency of 2022 was mine already.” Vice President Sara Duterte responded on Saturday to Rep. Jay Khonghun’s claim that the recent issues could have been avoided if she hadn’t aimed to become president…

Marcos says he ordered impeachment moves vs VP Sara Duterte stopped

Zacarian Sarao 11/29/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday that he had told Congress not to file an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. Marcos made the pronouncement after being asked to confirm a text…

Bongbong Marcos to Sara Duterte: Never say never

Zacarian Sarao 11/29/2024

MANILA, Philippines — “Never say never” was the response of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Vice President Sara Duterte, who previously remarked that their broken alliance has now reached “the point of no return.” At Lucena City…

Manila archbishop asks faithful to pray for PH leaders

Ferdinand Patinio 11/28/2024

MANILA – The Archdiocese of Manila on Wednesday called on the faithful to pray for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte for peace to reign between them. “I humbly exhort you all to pray…

Marcos, Duterte clash in a feud that’s testing an Asian democracy

Associated Press 11/27/2024

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A major political storm set off by a bitter feud between the Philippine president and the vice president is testing an Asian democracy that has long been troubled by rowdy politics, poor law…

Marcos arrives in UAE for one-day visit

Luisa Cabato - @inquirerdotnet 11/26/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday morning. During his one-day visit, he plans to meet with the UAE’s president, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.…

DOJ warns Sara of criminal liabilities for Marcos kill threat

Zacarian Sarao 11/25/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s threat against the life of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. showed her “lack of recourse to legal and judicial remedies” which “exposes” her to criminal liabilities, the Department of Justice (DOJ)…

VP Sara: Threat vs Marcos ‘maliciously taken out of logical context’

Zacarian Sarao 11/25/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday said that her murder threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was “maliciously taken out of logical context.” Duterte said this in an open letter when she questioned the…

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