Former President Rodrigo Duterte emphasized the need for unity among Filipinos amid ongoing political tensions. He praised the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) National Rally for Peace, expressing support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s stance against the impeachment case filed against Vice President Sara Duterte. Meanwhile, Duterte's son, outgoing Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, reacted to President Marcos' perceived silence on the rally, deeming it 'good for him'.
AMID the ongoing political tensions in the country, former president Rodrigo Duterte emphasized the need for every Filipino to be united..In a video message uploaded on Facebook page FPRRD Supporters, Duterte thanked Iglesia ni Cristo Executive Minister Eduardo Manalo for organizing the National Rally for Peace on Monday, January 13, 2025.The peace rally was staged in support of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s stand against the impeachment case filed against Vice President Sara Duterte .
''This participation in the prayer rally shows that they know and care what is happening in our country today,' he said.The former Davao City mayor also urged the public to demand from the government what is due to them.The peace rally was simultaneously conducted in the country, including Davao City, the hometown and bailiwick of the Dutertes, who is currently under political conflict with the Marcoses..
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