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Marcos not a weak leader, will never be – Palace
Malacañang views President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s criticisms of the previous Duterte administration as a demonstration of his strong leadership.
Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro stated that the President must sometimes be transparent about his insights to assure the public he is not a weak leader.
During campaign rallies for administration allies, Marcos Jr. has assailed policies of the Duterte administration, including its pivot to China and its war on illegal drugs.
Former President Rodrigo Duterte has also criticized Marcos Jr., accusing him of veering toward dictatorship and seeking to extend his term.
Duterte had previously labeled Marcos Jr. a "weak leader" and a "spoiled child" in 2021.
Duterte also claimed that the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte was intended to prevent her from running for president in 2028.
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Malacañang has dismissed former President Rodrigo Duterte's claim that President Marcos Jr. is leaning towards dictatorship as a "hoax" and a "one-man fake-news factory."
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Former President Rodrigo Duterte has accused President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of "veering towards a dictatorship" and potentially not stepping down after his term ends in 2028.
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Lawmakers state that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s actions are far from those of a dictator.
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Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero refuted former President Rodrigo Duterte's claim that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is leaning toward dictatorship.
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Newly appointed Palace press officer Undersecretary Claire Castro accused former President Rodrigo Duterte of sowing intrigue and planting evidence.
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