The president's calls to dismiss impeachment proceedings against his deputy have intensified political tensions and public rallies Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr's call to dismiss impeachment proceedings against Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio has sparked discord within his inner circle,

President Bongbong Marcos' stance on the impeachment issue of Vice President Sara Duterte "remains unchanged," despite warnings from the chief presidential legal counsel that Filipinos could face a "very detrimental precedent" if the logic implied in a recent rally is followed.