Tag: Duterte
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Palace Denies Betrayal in Duterte’s Arrest Cooperation with ICC
Malacañang firmly refuted the allegations of betrayal on Friday after assisting Interpol in executing an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against former President Rodrigo Duterte. Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro emphasized on Unang Balita that no betrayal transpired, stating, ‘Kung iisipin po natin, wala pong ginawang betrayal ang Pangulo kanino man po…
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Future of Duterte Political Dynasty in Peril After ICC Arrest
MANILA, Philippines—The unexpected arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte has sent shockwaves through Philippine politics, leaving the Duterte family’s influence hanging by a thread. The former leader was escorted onto a flight to The Hague, facing charges of crimes against humanity linked to his controversial drug war. Current President Ferdinand Marcos stated that adhering to…
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Filipinos Rally Behind Marcos, Reject Duterte’s China Ties: Survey Reveals
In a significant shift of public sentiment, Filipinos are increasingly supporting President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and distancing themselves from former President Rodrigo Duterte’s pro-China policies, according to a recent OCTA Research survey. House Deputy Majority Leader and La Union 1st District Representative Paolo Ortega V highlighted the survey’s findings, which showed a clear preference…
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Marcos Mania Sweeps the Nation: Double the Support Compared to Dutertes, Survey Reveals
In a striking revelation from the latest OCTA Research Tugon ng Masa survey, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has captured the hearts of 36% of adult Filipinos, doubling the support enjoyed by the Dutertes and their political allies. Conducted between January 25 and 31, the survey polled 1,200 respondents, with only 18% identifying as pro-Duterte…
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Marcos Denounces Duterte’s ‘Blank Checks’ Claims in 2025 Budget as Fabrications
In a recent statement, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. firmly rejected former President Rodrigo Duterte’s accusations that the proposed 2025 national budget contained ‘blank checks.’ Speaking at a media event in Taguig City, Marcos labeled Duterte’s claims as outright lies, asserting that such practices are not permissible in the General Appropriations Act (GAA). Marcos emphasized…
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Philippine Lawmaker Labels Duterte’s Drug War a ‘Catastrophic Failure’
In a stark critique, Surigao del Norte 2nd District Representative Robert Ace Barbers has denounced former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war as a ‘catastrophic failure.’ Barbers, who once supported the campaign, now points to its devastating impact on the Philippine National Police (PNP), accusing it of fostering corruption, promoting a culture of impunity, and leading…
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