The order, signed by Lucas Bersamin, a lawyer and the Philippines’ executive secretary, removed Duterte and all former presidents from the council, which advises the president on policies affecting na

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has removed Vice President Sara Duterte from the National Security Council, according to an executive order rele

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has removed Vice President Sara Duterte from the National Security Council (NSC), further diminishing if not totally eclipsing her role in his administration following a bitter rift between the two former allies.

Neri Colmenares said the reorganization of the National Security Council (NSC) exposes the deepening wedge between the Marcos and Duterte factions ahead of the 2025 midterm elections. Vice President Sara Duterte (left),