Philippine VP Sara Duterte Resigns from Key Posts as Alliance with Marcos Deteriorates

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Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte made headlines on Wednesday by resigning from her roles as education minister and vice-chair of the anti-insurgency task force. This move marks a significant development in the political landscape of the Philippines and signals a major rift in her alliance with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

The resignation was confirmed by Presidential Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil, who mentioned that President Marcos had accepted Duterte’s resignation and thanked her for her service. Duterte did not provide a specific reason for her resignation in the official statement. However, during a separate press conference, she addressed her decision, emphasizing that it stemmed from a "true concern for teachers and the youth" rather than any form of weakness.

The alliance between the Marcos and Duterte families was formed in 2022. Sara Duterte, daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, ran as Marcos' vice-presidential candidate. This partnership was strategically advantageous for Marcos, allowing him to tap into the Duterte family's substantial support base. This coalition played a crucial role in helping Marcos secure a comeback for the Marcos dynasty, which had been disgraced for decades.

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In the Philippines, the president and vice president are elected separately. Therefore, while their political alliance was significant, it was always considered somewhat fragile. The recent developments suggest that the alliance's stability was overestimated.

The cracks in the alliance became publicly noticeable earlier this year when former President Rodrigo Duterte accused Marcos of using drugs, a serious allegation that added tension to the already complex relationship. Additionally, Sara Duterte's brother, who is currently the mayor of Davao City, had previously called for Marcos' resignation, further straining the alliance.

Political analysts have long anticipated the eventual breakdown of this political partnership but were taken aback by the rapid deterioration of the relationship. Jean Encinas-Franco, a political science professor at the University of the Philippines, remarked that Duterte's resignation represents "the break we have all been waiting for," underscoring the inevitability of the split but acknowledging the unexpected timing.

Sara Duterte's resignation is poised to reshape the political dynamics in the Philippines, raising questions about the future interactions and alignments within the nation's political arena.

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