Asked if it was accurate for parties to downplay the tough-talking former Philippine leader's influence now that he is out of office, Senator Imee Marcos said it was a 'mistake.'
MANILA — Critics of former President Rodrigo Duterte should not count out the charismatic politician, a political ally and an analyst said in interviews on Sunday, saying he remains powerful and influential.
The senator this week professed her loyalty to former President Duterte amid speculation of a supposed fallout between members of the administration's "UniTeam." "Ang isang malaking reason kung bakit naitalaga si President Marcos is because people ascribe him, inihahalintulad ng mga tao si President Bongbong Marcos kay President Duterte,”
De La Salle University political science professor told ABS-CBN News earlier this week that Duterte teasing an opposition role could put the Liberal Party and and left-leaning opposition groups "in an extremely awkward position." The UniTeam alliance is a coalition of the country's major political parties and most influential clans.
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