Duterte’s Daughter Quits Party, Decries ‘Political Powerplay’
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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte quit the party under which she won as she denounced “political powerplay,” indicating potential rifts among President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s allies nearly a year into his term.
Duterte, in a statement posted on Facebook, said she is resigning as member of the Lakas-CMD party, without providing an exact reason. She also said her commitment to serve the country with Marcos as leader is “immutable.”