Politics · Philippines Bureau
Duterte demands Marcos resign, accuses president of dishonesty
Vice President Sara Duterte has called for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to step down, breaking with her former political ally. The call came during a rally following her court appearance in Quezon City.
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MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday urged President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to resign, marking a dramatic escalation in tensions between the two leaders who previously worked together politically.
"We continue to call for the removal of the problem affecting our nation, whose name is Bongbong Marcos," Duterte said at a rally with supporters following her arraignment before a Quezon City court.
The vice president's remarks represent a sharp break from her earlier alliance with Marcos. Her public call for the president's resignation signals deepening conflict within the administration, with Duterte accusing Marcos of dishonesty and abusive conduct.
The development comes as Duterte faces her own legal challenges, with the court appearance preceding her remarks at the rally. The confrontation between the two top officials reflects broader political tensions in the country.