Bongbong Marcos Asked About His Ties W/ Duterte Family
BONGBONG MARCOS – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. discussed his ties with the Duterte family. He said his relationship with VP Sara Duterte remained the same.
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. offered a nuanced response when questioned about his connections with the Duterte clan, as per an Inquirer report. He said his relationship with the Duterte clan is complicated.
Nevertheless, Marcos Jr. stressed that his professional association with Vice President Sara Duterte remains unchanged. He highlighted their ongoing communication, spanning from the campaign period through post-election activities.
“I have the most contact with Inday Sara and how we were with each other during the campaign, after the election, it hasn’t really changed,” PBBM said.
“She says, ‘No, I’ll just work. Don’t worry about it. I’ll just work and work and work and work.’ That’s her attitude,” the president said.
According to the report, Marcos Jr. emphasized Vice President Duterte’s unwavering dedication to her responsibilities amid the tumultuous atmosphere.
While tensions between the Marcos and Duterte factions have escalated, marked by relentless attacks from the Duterte camp, Vice President Duterte opted for silence amidst the discord. In January, Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte challenged Marcos Jr. to step down, coinciding with protests against Charter change during Marcos’ Bagong Pilipinas rally in Manila.
Former President Duterte also accused Marcos Jr. of drug use, leading Marcos Jr. to attribute the allegations to the effects of fentanyl, a painkiller previously acknowledged by the former president. Additionally, Duterte criticized Marcos Jr.’s frequent international travels in March, a critique that Marcos Jr. shrugged off.
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