Philippine army stays silent amid calls for Marcos Jnr’s ouster, as Edsa anniversary passes
As the Philippines commemorates the 39th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution that ousted Ferdinand Marcos Snr, calls for the removal of his son, current President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, have intensified. Former President Rodrigo Duterte has accused Marcos Jnr of "veering towards dictatorship" and intending to stay in power beyond his term, even suggesting he might declare martial law like his father.
Duterte, once an ally of Marcos Jnr, has become a vocal critic, repeatedly calling for his ouster and even accusing him of drug use. Despite these calls and the historical role of the military in the 1986 revolution, military insiders indicate they are focused on national security and unlikely to intervene in the current political turmoil. This year's Edsa commemoration notably lacked high-ranking officials from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Department of National Defence, highlighting the military's current stance.
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As the Philippines commemorates the 39th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution that ousted Ferdinand Marcos Snr, calls for the removal of his son, current President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, have intensified. Former President Rodrigo Duterte has accused Marcos Jnr of "veering towards dictatorship" and intending to stay in power beyond his term, even suggesting he might declare martial law like his father.
Duterte, once an ally of Marcos Jnr, has become a vocal critic, repeatedly calling for his ouster and even accusing him of drug use. Despite these calls and the historical role of the military in the 1986 revolution, military insiders indicate they are focused on national security and unlikely to intervene in the current political turmoil. This year's Edsa commemoration notably lacked high-ranking officials from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Department of National Defence, highlighting the military's current stance.
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