Is US-China Rivalry Behind The Brewing Marcos-Duterte Feud? | Insight | Full Episode

With VP Sara Duterte quitting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s cabinet, the feud between two powerful Filipino families heats up, even as the Philippines face continued challenges in the South China Sea. The Dutertes and their allies are preparing to challenge the Marcos camp heading into 2025’s mid-term elections. Meanwhile, their supporters pick sides on and offline. On issues ranging from drugs to constitutional powers to economic matters, the feuding families take pot shots at each other. Meanwhile, against this backdrop, is the shadow of US-China rivalry. China continues to pressure the Philippines in the South China Sea, even as both countries seek a diplomatic solution. Could the domestic disagreements spill into foreign policy? 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Fishing in disputed territories 05:09 Duterte's stance on the South China Sea 09:35 Marcos' pivot away from China 13:35 A prominent absentee at the State of the Nation address 16:03 What Sara Duterte quitting the cabinet means 19:16 Marcos vs Duterte dynasties 24:30 Will this divide ordinary Filipinos? 26:00 Pro-Duterte vlogger speaks 28:30 Toxic social media environment in the Philippines 32:55 Foreign influence in the Marcos-Duterte rift? 37:08 Drawing political lines before the mid-term elections 40:39 Economic instability if feud worsens? 43:12 How will US presidential vote affect the Philippines? ========= ABOUT THE SHOW: Insight investigates and analyses topical issues that impact Asia and the rest of the world. ================== #CNAInsider #CNAInsight #Philippines #USA #China #BongbongMarcos #Marcos #Duterte #President #Politics For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnainsider/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnainsider/ Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider