[FMA] Marcos-Duterte, and the never-ending teleserye that is Philippine politics

The Marcos Jr. and Duterte tandem was once a formidable alliance that has now fallen apart. A shaky alliance from the start, their breaking apart culminated in a series of impeachment complaints, quadcom hearings in Congress, and the Marcos Jr. administration cooperating with the ICC arrest. Meanwhile, the Dutertes capitalized on the drama, fueling the already tense situation to appeal to the pity of the Filipino people.

The country witnessed a gripping narrative: a strongman and former...