Manila is tense as the Philippines faces one of its most serious political crises in recent years. Vice President Sara Duterte publicly stated she is ready to assume the presidency if President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. steps down over the expanding flood control corruption scandal. Her message has added new pressure to an already unstable situation.
Duterte Says She Is Prepared for Constitutional Duty
Speaking in Davao City on Tuesday, Duterte reminded the public that the vice president is first in the constitutional line of succession. She said she is prepared to take on the responsibility if needed and emphasized that she would do so strictly within the law. Her remarks came as public anger grows over allegations that billions in public funds meant for flood control projects were diverted through bribery schemes.
The calls for Marcos to resign intensified after former lawmaker Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co released several videos while abroad. In the videos, he
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