Philippine Politics Heat Up: Duterte Calls for Coup Against Marcos

The Manila Times Headlines – November 27, 2024

Palace Denounces Duterte Coups Call

Malacañang criticized former President Rodrigo Duterte for urging the military to overthrow President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin stated that Duterte’s motives were selfish, aiming for his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, to gain power. Duterte, in Davao City, claimed the Armed Forces and the Philippine National Police should step in to address what he described as Marcos’ “fractured governance.”

Support for Marcos from City Mayors

The League of Cities of the Philippines condemned any actions threatening the stability of President Marcos’s government. They demanded that public concerns, particularly regarding the Vice President’s use of funds, be handled with respect and accountability rather than through derogatory remarks.

POGOs Shift to ‘Guerrilla Scam Operations’

Some illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) have relocated to the Visayas and Mindanao, forming smaller groups and running deceptive operations disguised as call centers. The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission revealed these developments during a public hearing conducted by Senator Risa Hontiveros.

NGCP Energizes Cebu-Bohol Line

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced the energization of the 230-kilovolt Cebu-Bohol Interconnection Project. This new facility enhances power supply and stability in the region, allowing for a capacity of 1,200 megawatts through submarine cables and overhead lines connecting Cebu and Bohol.

Government Reviews Economic Targets Amid Peso Weakness

Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman indicated that the government might revise macroeconomic assumptions due to the peso’s ongoing depreciation and potential impacts from a second Trump presidency. The Development Budget Coordination Committee plans to meet to discuss these changes.

Gilas Pilipinas Shows Strong Performance

Coach Tim Cone praised Gilas Pilipinas after their dominant victory over Hong Kong in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers. The team maintained an undefeated record with standout performances from players like Carl Tamayo.

Opinion Pieces

Front page columnists today include Rigoberto Tiglao, Fr. Ranhilio Aquino, and Francisco Tatad, all addressing issues surrounding the Vice President’s challenges in the House hearings.

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