Duterte and Marcos families' alliance collapses amid feud

Sara Duterte, the Philippines' vice-president, publicly threatened President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a Facebook live stream, claiming to have spoken to a hit man about killing him. This incident marks a significant escalation in the feud between the Duterte and Marcos families. The alliance between the two political dynasties, formed for mutual benefit, has unraveled. Tensions have led to Sara Duterte's impeachment, making her the first vice-president in Philippine history to face such a charge. She now faces multiple allegations, including corruption and assassination plotting. Rodrigo Duterte, former president and Sara's father, was recently arrested in connection with crimes against humanity related to his drug war. This arrest is seen as a consequence of the ongoing conflict between the two families, which has intensified amid the upcoming mid-term elections.