Duterte-Marcos War Breaks Into the Open

On September 9, the Philippine National Police arrested Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ and an advisor to former president Rodrigo R. Duterte, following a 16-day standoff. This event marks a significant moment in the ongoing power struggle in Philippine politics, which intensified after Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assumed the presidency in 2022. The arrest signals a shift in the political landscape, indicating the potential unraveling of alliances and the changing dynamics of power within the country.

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