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VP Sara Duterte says she still sees Sen. Marcos as a ‘friend’
Vice President Sara Duterte stated that Senator Imee Marcos has been distant towards her following a recent public criticism directed at the Marcos family.
Despite the apparent strain, Duterte affirmed that she still regards Senator Marcos as a friend.
Duterte recounted texting Senator Marcos after her press conference on October 18, to which Marcos responded coldly.
Senator Marcos reportedly expressed annoyance towards both Duterte and President Bongbong Marcos to a mutual friend.
Duterte then instructed their mutual friend to relay a message to Senator Marcos, suggesting she direct her annoyance towards First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and House Speaker Martin Romualdez instead.
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Vice President Sara Duterte stated that the President's feelings are not important given the numerous national issues the country faces, questioning why President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has time to focus on their friendship.
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Vice President Sara Duterte criticized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s leadership, stating he "does not know how to be president" and that the country is heading towards ruin under his administration.
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Vice President Sara Duterte threatened to exhume the body of former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and throw it into the West Philippine Sea if political attacks against her and her family continued.
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Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos stated that Vice President Sara Duterte "crossed the line" with her recent remarks targeting his family, calling her actions a "bizarre temper tantrum."
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. smiled and walked away when asked about Vice President Sara Duterte's accusation that he does not know how to be president.
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