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Duterte Claims Marcos Controls Key Institutions Amid Legal Challenges
Vice President Sara Duterte has alleged that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wields control over the Senate, judiciary, and law enforcement agencies. The assertions come as she faces impeachment proceedings and multiple criminal cases.
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MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte told supporters on Monday to disregard pressure stemming from her impeachment trial and ongoing criminal cases, projecting confidence despite leveling serious allegations against the Marcos administration.
Duterte claimed that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. exercises control over the Senate, prosecutors, judges, and police forces. She made the statements following an arrest warrant issued against her on charges of grave threats, according to officials.
The Vice President's remarks underscore deepening tensions within the Philippine government, with Duterte maintaining her resolve despite facing multiple legal challenges. Her claims about institutional control represent a significant escalation in the public dispute between the two officials.
The impeachment trial and criminal cases against Duterte have drawn intense scrutiny amid broader questions about the independence of the judiciary and law enforcement in the Philippines. The Vice President's statements reflect her defense strategy as legal proceedings against her continue to develop.