Marcos: Sara Duterte’s smear campaign claims ‘fake news’
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. dismissed as "fake news" Vice President Sara Duterte's allegation that his administration was behind efforts to discredit her, challenging her to present evidence during an interview in Singapore, signaling rising political tensions.
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