Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
Sara Duterte: Marcos does not know how to be President
Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday said the country is currently on the “road to hell” as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. does not know how to do his job as Chief Executive.
Duterte made this pronouncement after claiming that she has been blamed several times for the current situation of the country because she chose not to run for president in the 2022 elections.
Sara claims Marcoses used her to win in 2022 polls vs Robredo
Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday said she was used by the Marcoses in the 2022 elections to secure their win against former Vice President Leni Robredo.
Duterte made the pronouncement as she shared in chronological order why she ran for vice president in the 2022 elections.
Sara admits she daydreamed ‘cutting off’ Marcos’ head: Toxic relationship
Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday said she already had a “toxic” relationship with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. even before the rift between them.
According to Duterte, she realized this after candidly sharing with reporters that she caught herself imagining “tanggalin” (removing or cutting off) Marcos’ head.
Comelec urged to set ethical standards on aspirants from political dynasties
Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday said she was used by the Marcoses in the 2022 elections to secure their win against former Vice President Leni Robredo.
Duterte made the pronouncement as she shared in chronological order why she ran for vice president in the 2022 elections.
DOH: Leptospirosis cases rising with 774 new cases in September
The Department of Health (DOH) said on Friday that leptospirosis cases are rising, with 774 new cases recorded from September 8 to 21.
DOH said the new cases are “twice as high” as the 381 recorded cases from August 25 to September 7. Furthermore, 509 deaths have been reported so far, 11 percent lower than the 570 recorded deaths during the same period last year.