Marcos, Duterte supporters stage gatherings as family rift deepens

Supporters of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos and his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte gathered for rival rallies yesterday, as a battle over the country’s constitution highlighted a deepening rift between the powerful clans.

In the nearly two years since Marcos was swept to victory with the help of his vice presidential running mate Sara Duterte – the former president’s daughter – their so-called “Unity Team” has fractured.