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Duterte camp denies VP sought private meeting with Marcos
Vice President Sara Duterte's spokesperson has dismissed online reports claiming she requested a private meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., characterizing the claims as unfounded rumors.
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MANILA — Michael Poa, the defense spokesperson for Vice President Sara Duterte, rejected circulating allegations that the vice president sought a confidential meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., calling the reports "fake news" on Monday.
The claims, which gained traction on social media platforms, suggested Duterte had made such a request. Poa's statement came as the Palace itself refrained from confirming or addressing the reports.
The denial marks the latest exchange in an increasingly strained relationship between the two officials. The vice president and president have engaged in public disputes in recent months, raising questions about the state of their working relationship.
No additional details were provided regarding the origins of the rumors or how they came to circulate widely online. The Malacañan Palace has not issued its own statement addressing the allegations as of press time.