Catholic church voices concern over escalating tensions between President Marcos Jr and VP Duterte

PHILIPPINES GOVERNMENT PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION

Philippine President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Vice-President Sara Duterte during Marcos' inauguration ceremony at the National Museum grounds in Manila, Philippines 30 June 2022. Credit: EPA

Listen to the latest news from the Philippines, including the ongoing issue between President Bongbong Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte.


Key Points
  • The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has stated that several bishops are prepared to mediate in the political dispute between President Marcos and Vice President Duterte, should the situation require it.
  • Vice President Sara Duterte faces multiple complaints related to the controversy surrounding the transfer of her Chief of Staff, Undersecretary Zuleika Lopez, to the Veterans Memorial Medical Center in Quezon City last Saturday.
  • Vice President Sara Duterte is set to file countercharges in connection with the commotion during the transfer of her Chief of Staff, Undersecretary Zuleika Lopez, to the Veterans Memorial Medical Center.
  • According to VP Duterte, she plans to file complaints against the police for disobedience, kidnapping, and robbery.

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