As hunger rises, Marcos-Duterte political feud threatens Philippines’ stability
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The feud between President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr and Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio escalates, risking focus on rising hunger and economic issues; Duterte-Carpio criticized Marcos Jnr's performance, threatening extreme actions against his family; her public trust rating dropped from 65% to 55% in September; 22.9% of Filipino families reported involuntary hunger, affecting approximately 24 million people; despite claims of low inflation at 1.9%, food prices remain high; the Philippines has the highest hunger rate in ASEAN, with 51 million experiencing food insecurity from 2021 to 2023; analysts warn political discord may hinder economic growth plans.
#Philippines #Marcos #Duterte #Hunger #Politics #Economy #Stability #TrustRatings #FoodInsecurity #Asean
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3283129/hunger-rises-marcos-vs-duterte-fight-finish-risks-philippines-stability
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