VP Sara Duterte denies links to rep calling for Marcos Jr. resignation

Vice President Sara Duterte denied being behind Cavite Rep. Francisco "Kiko" Barzaga, who has called for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s resignation, stating that she never asked Marcos to resign.

Duterte clarified that Barzaga is an independent individual with his own principles and free will, and asserted that freedom of speech and expression covers his activities.

Barzaga participated in an anti-Marcos rally, urging others to join, which targeted the homes of Zaldy Co and Martin Romualdez, accused of involvement in anomalous flood control projects.

The Vice President also denied rumors of destabilization, alleging they are fabricated by people within the government.

Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro refuted Duterte's claims, calling them "all nonsense" and stating that President Marcos has been fighting corruption, unlike in the administration of her father.