The recent removal of Vice President Sara Duterte and former President Rodrigo Duterte from the National Security Council has sparked debate about political motivations vs. national security considerations.
The recent removal of Vice President Sara Duterte and former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte , along with former presidents Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Joseph Ejercito Estrada, from the National Security Council ( NSC ) has sparked controversy. The stated reason for this reorganization is to enhance national security policy formulation.
However, critics argue that this move, which excludes vice presidents and living former presidents for the first time, reeks of political maneuvering aimed at diminishing VP Sara's influence. The Palace initially remained silent on these criticisms, prompting speculation. The Executive Secretary (ES) later addressed the issue, claiming that the former presidential spokesperson, who criticized the removal, lacked moral authority since he previously advocated for excluding then-Vice President Leni Robredo from the NSC. This claim has been refuted. There is no record of the former spokesperson advocating for Robredo's exclusion. Furthermore, Robredo attended an NSC meeting convened by Duterte in 2016, alongside other former presidents. The ES's statement is considered inaccurate and misleading.The removal of VP Sara and former President Duterte from the NSC is seen by many as an attempt to weaken their political standing. The decision to exclude them from this crucial advisory body raises concerns about the motives behind the move and its potential implications for Philippine politics
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