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Straits Times
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Marcos says he is open to reconcile with the Duterte family
Marcos says he is open to reconcile with the Duterte family MANILA – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said he is willing to mend ties with the family of Vice-President Sara Duterte, after candidates supported by his estranged deputy won more seats than expected during last week's Senate election. 'I want to get along with everyone,' Mr Marcos said in an interview that was streamed on his Facebook page on May 19. 'I need friends, not enemies.' 'As much as possible, I want stability, peace, so that we can do our jobs,' he said. It's not the first time that Mr Marcos has struck a cordial tone in his feud with Ms Duterte, earlier calling the row a 'storm in a teacup'. But his latest comments come after the midterm election where Duterte-backed candidates won at least four of 12 Senate seats up for grabs, more than surveys had predicted. Mr Marcos and Ms Duterte partnered to win the 2022 national election, but their ties collapsed due to political differences, prompting her to quit the Cabinet in 2024. Mr Marcos' allies at the House of Representatives impeached the vice-president in February over her alleged death threat against Mr Marcos and misusing public funds, accusations she denies. The following month, the Marcos administration facilitated the arrest of her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, and his detention at the International Criminal Court in the Netherlands, where he's awaiting trial for alleged crimes against humanity during his drug war. But even before her father's arrest, Ms Sara Duterte said she didn't see the possibility of patching up relations with Mr Marcos, declaring then that it had 'reached the point of no return'. The president is extending an olive branch amid his declining popularity and following the underwhelming performance of the administration's Senate slate last week. 'Let's work together, even if we don't agree on policy,' he said. Mr Marcos, however, distanced himself from the vice-president's impeachment case ahead of the Senate trial set for July. 'The impeachment is already with the Senate. Let's leave it with them, there's a process,' he said. BLOOMBERG Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Filipino Times
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Filipino Times
Palace hits back at Roque's ‘lame duck' jab: Come home and see for yourself
Malacañang has challenged former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque to return to the Philippines and witness firsthand whether President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is, as he claimed, a 'lame duck.' 'If the president is truly a lame duck and the administration supposedly holds no power, then he should come back here immediately,' said Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro during a Palace briefing. Roque, a known ally of former President Rodrigo Duterte, made the comment Tuesday night on social media, reacting to partial senatorial race results showing strong showings from Duterte-backed candidates. 'Even if Junior wasn't a candidate, he still lost his fangs! This is now the true lame duck president!' Roque posted, referring to Marcos Jr. When asked whether the midterm elections could be seen as a referendum on the administration, Castro responded that President Marcos still enjoys considerable public support. 'The president still believes he enjoys strong public support at this time,' she said.
Hamilton Spectator
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Detained Philippines ex-President Duterte wins mayoral race in his home city
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was elected as mayor in his home city by a landslide, official results showed Tuesday, despite his detention by the International Criminal Court. The Davao election board proclaimed Duterte won the race for Davao mayor, with the official tally showing that he garnered over 660,000 votes, or eight times as many as his closest rival. Elated supporters chanted 'Duterte, Duterte' when the result was announced. His youngest son, Sebastian, the incumbent mayor of Davao, was declared Davao vice mayor. His eldest son, Paolo, was reelected as a member of the House of Representatives, and two grandsons won in local races, an indication of the family's continued influence. 'Duterte landslide in Davao!' his youngest daughter Veronica posted on Facebook Partial unofficial results showed at least five candidates backed by the Duterte family were also among those leading the race for 12 Senate positions, in a stronger-than-expected showing in Monday's midterm elections . Pre-election surveys had indicated only two of them would emerge victorious. The results come as a boost for Duterte's daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, ahead of an impeachment trial in the Senate in July over a raft of charges including alleged misuse of public funds and plotting to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife and the House speaker. Sara Duterte is considered a strong contender for the 2028 presidential race. But if convicted by the Senate, she will lose her job and will be disqualified from holding public office forever. To be acquitted, she needs at least nine of the 24 senators to vote in her favor. Results of the Senate race will be known in a week. Apart from the five Duterte-backed candidates, the others leading in the top 12 included five others endorsed by Marcos and two opposition candidates. While the senate race outcome was encouraging for Sara Duterte, the jury is still out on how the impeachment trial will go for her, said Jean Franco, a political science professor from the University of the Philippines. If damning evidence were raised against her, Franco indicated it could hurt her chances of an acquittal. The Senate race unofficial results also showed that support for Marcos, whose approval rating fell in April, is dwindling and could turn up surprises in the 2028 elections, Franco added. In a statement, Marcos thanked Filipinos who voted, saying 'our democracy has renewed itself — peacefully, orderly and with dignity.' 'We may not have won every seat, but our work and mission continue,' he added. The impeachment and Rodrigo Duterte's arrest and transfer to the tribunal in The Hague came after Marcos and Sara Duterte's ties unraveled over political differences and their competing ambitions. Duterte supporters slammed Marcos's government for arresting and surrendering the former leader to a court whose jurisdiction his supporters dispute. Nicknamed 'the Punisher' and 'Dirty Harry,' Duterte served as Davao's mayor for two decades before becoming president. He has been in the custody of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, since March, awaiting trial for crimes against humanity over a brutal war on illegal drugs that left thousands of suspects dead during his 2016-2022 presidency. Under Philippine law, candidates facing criminal charges, including those in detention, can run for office unless they have been convicted and have exhausted all appeals. Sara Duterte had told reporters after voting Monday that she was in talks with her father's lawyers on how he could take his oath as mayor despite being behind bars. She had said the vice mayor would likely be the acting mayor.
San Francisco Chronicle
13-05-2025
- Politics
- San Francisco Chronicle
Detained Philippines ex-President Duterte wins mayoral race in his home city
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was elected as mayor in his home city by a landslide, official results showed Tuesday, despite his detention by the International Criminal Court. The Davao election board proclaimed Duterte won the race for Davao mayor, with the official tally showing that he garnered over 660,000 votes, or eight times as many as his closest rival. Elated supporters chanted 'Duterte, Duterte' when the result was announced. His youngest son, Sebastian, the incumbent mayor of Davao, was declared Davao vice mayor. His eldest son, Paolo, was reelected as a member of the House of Representatives, and two grandsons won in local races, an indication of the family's continued influence. 'Duterte landslide in Davao!' his youngest daughter Veronica posted on Facebook Partial unofficial results showed at least five candidates backed by the Duterte family were also among those leading the race for 12 Senate positions, in a stronger-than-expected showing in Monday's midterm elections. Pre-election surveys had indicated only two of them would emerge victorious. The results come as a boost for Duterte's daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, ahead of an impeachment trial in the Senate in July over a raft of charges including alleged misuse of public funds and plotting to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife and the House speaker. Sara Duterte is considered a strong contender for the 2028 presidential race. But if convicted by the Senate, she will lose her job and will be disqualified from holding public office forever. To be acquitted, she needs at least nine of the 24 senators to vote in her favor. Results of the Senate race will be known in a week. Apart from the five Duterte-backed candidates, the others leading in the top 12 included five others endorsed by Marcos and two opposition candidates. While the senate race outcome was encouraging for Sara Duterte, the jury is still out on how the impeachment trial will go for her, said Jean Franco, a political science professor from the University of the Philippines. If damning evidence were raised against her, Franco indicated it could hurt her chances of an acquittal. The Senate race unofficial results also showed that support for Marcos, whose approval rating fell in April, is dwindling and could turn up surprises in the 2028 elections, Franco added. In a statement, Marcos thanked Filipinos who voted, saying 'our democracy has renewed itself — peacefully, orderly and with dignity.' 'We may not have won every seat, but our work and mission continue,' he added. The impeachment and Rodrigo Duterte's arrest and transfer to the tribunal in The Hague came after Marcos and Sara Duterte's ties unraveled over political differences and their competing ambitions. Duterte supporters slammed Marcos's government for arresting and surrendering the former leader to a court whose jurisdiction his supporters dispute. Nicknamed 'the Punisher' and 'Dirty Harry,' Duterte served as Davao's mayor for two decades before becoming president. He has been in the custody of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, since March, awaiting trial for crimes against humanity over a brutal war on illegal drugs that left thousands of suspects dead during his 2016-2022 presidency. Under Philippine law, candidates facing criminal charges, including those in detention, can run for office unless they have been convicted and have exhausted all appeals. Sara Duterte had told reporters after voting Monday that she was in talks with her father's lawyers on how he could take his oath as mayor despite being behind bars. She had said the vice mayor would likely be the acting mayor.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Detained Philippines ex-President Duterte wins mayoral race in his home city
MANILA: Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was elected as mayor in his home city by a landslide, official results showed Tuesday, despite his detention by the International Criminal Court . The Davao election board proclaimed Duterte won the race for Davao mayor, with the official tally showing that he garnered over 660,000 votes, or eight times as many as his closest rival. Elated supporters chanted "Duterte, Duterte" when the result was announced. His youngest son, Sebastian, the incumbent mayor of Davao, was declared Davao vice mayor. His eldest son, Paolo, was reelected as a member of the House of Representatives, and two grandsons won in local races, an indication of the family's continued influence. "Duterte landslide in Davao!" his youngest daughter Veronica posted on Facebook Partial unofficial results showed at least five candidates backed by the Duterte family were also among those leading the race for 12 Senate positions, in a stronger-than-expected showing in Monday's midterm elections. Pre-election surveys had indicated only two of them would emerge victorious. The results come as a boost for Duterte's daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, ahead of an impeachment trial in the Senate in July over a raft of charges including alleged misuse of public funds and plotting to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife and the House speaker. Sara Duterte is considered a strong contender for the 2028 presidential race. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pernas e pés inchados: Isso ajuda a drenar o fluido do edema aartedoherbalismo Undo But if convicted by the Senate, she will lose her job and will be disqualified from holding public office forever. To be acquitted, she needs at least nine of the 24 senators to vote in her favor. Results of the Senate race will be known in a week. Apart from the five Duterte-backed candidates, the others leading in the top 12 included five others endorsed by Marcos and two opposition candidates. While the senate race outcome was encouraging for Sara Duterte, the jury is still out on how the impeachment trial will go for her, said Jean Franco, a political science professor from the University of the Philippines. If damning evidence were raised against her, Franco indicated it could hurt her chances of an acquittal. The Senate race unofficial results also showed that support for Marcos, whose approval rating fell in April, is dwindling and could turn up surprises in the 2028 elections, Franco added. In a statement, Marcos thanked Filipinos who voted, saying "our democracy has renewed itself, peacefully, orderly and with dignity." "We may not have won every seat, but our work and mission continue," he added. The impeachment and Rodrigo Duterte's arrest and transfer to the tribunal in The Hague came after Marcos and Sara Duterte's ties unraveled over political differences and their competing ambitions. Duterte supporters slammed Marcos's government for arresting and surrendering the former leader to a court whose jurisdiction his supporters dispute. Nicknamed "the Punisher" and "Dirty Harry," Duterte served as Davao's mayor for two decades before becoming president. He has been in the custody of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, since March, awaiting trial for crimes against humanity over a brutal war on illegal drugs that left thousands of suspects dead during his 2016-2022 presidency. Under Philippine law, candidates facing criminal charges, including those in detention, can run for office unless they have been convicted and have exhausted all appeals. Sara Duterte had told reporters after voting Monday that she was in talks with her father's lawyers on how he could take his oath as mayor despite being behind bars. She had said the vice mayor would likely be the acting mayor.
