Posted 3/31/2024, 4:00:00 PM
Lawmakers Tell Duterte Allies to Stop Urging Marcos Resignation Over China Tensions
- Lawmakers advise VP Sara Duterte's allies to stop urging Pres. Marcos to resign early as it seems like politicking
- House Asst. Majority Leader says Rep. Alvarez seems impatient for Duterte to take over, despite Marcos having over 4 years left
- Alvarez recently advised Marcos to resign to de-escalate West Philippine Sea tension with China
- House Deputy Majority Leader says Alvarez's call for Marcos resignation is defeatist and naive
- Lawmakers say Philippines must stand firm defending territorial rights under Marcos amid tensions with China