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FMJ says admin slate has no tokhang backers, China allies
By Nidz Godino
“Wala sa kanila ang may bahid ng dugo dahil sa tokhang,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in his speech made no mention of his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, during his proclamation rally, but he zeroed in on some of most significant criticisms against former president.
During campaign kickoff rally of Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas in his bailiwick of Ilocos Norte, Marcos boldly proclaimed none of his senatorial picks were involved in tokhang, infamous police operations became synonymous with bloody drug war.
Marcos’ senatorial bets consist of his sister Sen. Imee Marcos, former Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr., Makati Mayor Abby Binay, Sen. Pia Cayetano, Sen. Lito Lapid, ACT-CIS Rep. Erwin Tulfo, Sen. Francis Tolentino, former senator Manny Pacquiao, former Senate president Tito Sotto, Sen. Bong Revilla, former senator Panfilo, Lacson and Deputy Speaker Camille Villar.
More than just being free from tokhang involvement, Marcos also boasted none of his bets were sympathetic to China and its claims over West Philippine Sea.
Duterte has often been criticized for his friendly relations with China despite its incursions into Philippine waters, even admitting that he had struck deal with Beijing to maintain status quo in West Philippine Sea. During his presidency, Chinese vessels were frequently spotted in Philippine waters, with Duterte often downplaying Beijing’s actions.
“Wala sa kanila ang mga pumapalakpak sa Tsina at natutuwa pa kapag tayo ay binobomba ng tubig, tinatamaan ang ating mga Coast Guard, hinaharang ang ating mga mangingisda, ninanakaw ang kanilang huli, at bukod pa roon ay inaagaw pa ang mga isla natin para maging bahagi ng kanilang bansa,” Marcos said.
The president also claimed none of his senatorial bets were involved in corruption during pandemic. Under Duterte’s term, Pharmally scandal was uncovered massive corruption case involving P10 billion worth of questionable pandemic deals.
Marcos also alluded to “false prophet” accused of abusing women and children.
While he did not mention names, Duterte has been known endorser of Apollo Quiboloy, self-proclaimed “son of god” wanted for alleged sexual abuse crimes.
The president stressed none of his candidates defended Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs).
POGOs, Marcos has since banned, proliferated during Duterte’s term, becoming hotbed for criminal activities such as human trafficking and scams.
Marcos’ relationship with Duterte clan took turn for worse in 2024. His Uniteam alliance with Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio, Rodrigo’s daughter, collapsed after she allegedly made death threats against president, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
Rodrigo Duterte also appeared to test his influence when he questioned military’s loyalty to Marcos, though he fell short of calling for coup.
Campaign season officially started on February 11 and will run until May 10, ahead of 2025 midterm elections.
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