Philippine VP Duterte criticises Marcos for leaning towards US


A protester shouts slogans as they condemn the recent bombings of the US against Iran during a rally in Quezon city, Philippines on Sunday June 22, 2025. Vice President Sara Duterte has condemned Marcos’ US-friendly foreign policy stance. - AP

MANILA: Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte slammed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for leaning towards the US, while signaling openness to friendlier ties with China.

Duterte particularly criticised Marcos’ move to allow an American missile system on Philippine soil that has angered Beijing, saying Manila has nothing to do with tensions between the US and China.

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