Philippines' Marcos-Duterte conflict worsens: 5 things to know

Vice President Sara's extreme statements shake up politics as midterm nears

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The relationship between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte has taken a dark turn. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Ken Kobayashi and AP)

RAMON ROYANDOYAN, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- The spat between the Philippines' top political families, the Marcoses and Dutertes, has turned bitter as the political infighting degenerated into an assassination threat.

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