Post by account_disabled on Feb 20, 2024 4:12:17 GMT -7
Former Philippine president accuses his successor and proposes his overthrow In a harsh speech, Rodrigo Duterte, former president of the Philippines, leveled accusations against Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his successor in office, opening a long-rumored rift between the two leaders. Duterte claimed that Marcos's allies in parliament plan to amend the constitution to eliminate term limits, which could lead to his ouster, like his father, the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos.
Furthermore, Duterte also accused Marcos of being a drug addict. Faced with these accusations, Marcos minimized the allegations and stated that Duterte is consuming fentanyl, a powerful opioid. Although Duterte admitted to taking fentanyl in the past to relieve pain caused by spinal injuries, he has not acknowledged continued use. Duterte also accused pro-Marcos parliamentarians, such as House Speaker Martin Romualdez, of bribing officials to amend the constitution and tighten their grip on power.
However, Romualdez denied these Asia Mobile Number List claims and maintains that he seeks to amend the constitution to remove restrictions on foreign investment. Although Marcos is willing to modify the economic clauses of the Magna Carta, he opposes changing the text that restricts foreign ownership of land and other critical industries. It should be noted that Philippine presidents can only serve a single six-year term.
The House of Representatives, which is in favor of reforming the constitution, clashes with the Senate, which opposes this change and warns that its oversight work could be affected. The 1987 constitution, designed to prevent dictatorships, came into effect after Marcos's father was deposed in a military-backed uprising following accusations of corruption and human rights violations. These political tensions confirm rumors of a rift between Duterte and his successor, despite Duterte's daughter Sara serving as vice president in the Marcos government.
Recently, Duterte supporters have been angered by reports of an alleged unannounced visit by investigators from the International Criminal Court to investigate deaths that occurred during the anti-drug campaign led by Duterte. However, these reports have not been confirmed. Duterte, known for his violent campaign against drug trafficking, accused Marcos of appearing on an official list of suspected drug users.
However, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency denied these claims.In addition to political differences, Duterte fostered close relations with China and Russia during his term, while Marcos seeks a closer relationship with the United States due to territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea. Marcos assumed the presidency in 2022 with a promise to revive the economy and unite a country marked by extreme poverty and political divisions. At a recent rally, Marcos presented his campaign for a “new Philippines” that seeks to reform corrupt governance and improve public services. Despite criticism from Duterte's supporters, Marcos avoided confrontations and emphasized the importance of providing efficient and fast service to the public.
Furthermore, Duterte also accused Marcos of being a drug addict. Faced with these accusations, Marcos minimized the allegations and stated that Duterte is consuming fentanyl, a powerful opioid. Although Duterte admitted to taking fentanyl in the past to relieve pain caused by spinal injuries, he has not acknowledged continued use. Duterte also accused pro-Marcos parliamentarians, such as House Speaker Martin Romualdez, of bribing officials to amend the constitution and tighten their grip on power.
However, Romualdez denied these Asia Mobile Number List claims and maintains that he seeks to amend the constitution to remove restrictions on foreign investment. Although Marcos is willing to modify the economic clauses of the Magna Carta, he opposes changing the text that restricts foreign ownership of land and other critical industries. It should be noted that Philippine presidents can only serve a single six-year term.
The House of Representatives, which is in favor of reforming the constitution, clashes with the Senate, which opposes this change and warns that its oversight work could be affected. The 1987 constitution, designed to prevent dictatorships, came into effect after Marcos's father was deposed in a military-backed uprising following accusations of corruption and human rights violations. These political tensions confirm rumors of a rift between Duterte and his successor, despite Duterte's daughter Sara serving as vice president in the Marcos government.
Recently, Duterte supporters have been angered by reports of an alleged unannounced visit by investigators from the International Criminal Court to investigate deaths that occurred during the anti-drug campaign led by Duterte. However, these reports have not been confirmed. Duterte, known for his violent campaign against drug trafficking, accused Marcos of appearing on an official list of suspected drug users.
However, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency denied these claims.In addition to political differences, Duterte fostered close relations with China and Russia during his term, while Marcos seeks a closer relationship with the United States due to territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea. Marcos assumed the presidency in 2022 with a promise to revive the economy and unite a country marked by extreme poverty and political divisions. At a recent rally, Marcos presented his campaign for a “new Philippines” that seeks to reform corrupt governance and improve public services. Despite criticism from Duterte's supporters, Marcos avoided confrontations and emphasized the importance of providing efficient and fast service to the public.