Duterte Steps Up Criticism of Marcos on Constitution Change
- Ex-leader says Marcos wants to amend charter to extend term
- Duterte floats plan for Mindanao secession from Philippines
Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte dialed up his criticism of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying his successor is looking to cement his rule beyond the current term limit in the Constitution.
The 78-year-old ex-leader, in his latest tirade, threatened to split his native Mindanao region from the rest of the nation. He also stepped up a war of words with Marcos, with the two trading accusations of drug use.