The order, signed by Lucas Bersamin, a lawyer and the Philippines’ executive secretary, removed Duterte and all former presidents from the council, which advises the president on policies affecting na

In a shocking turn of events, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has removed his vice-president, Sara Duterte, from the national security council (NSC)

Manila: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has removed Vice President Sara Duterte from the National Security Council, according to an executive order released Friday, a month after she allegedly plotted to kill him.

MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has removed Vice President Sara Duterte from the National Security Council (NSC), further diminishing, if not totally eclipsing, her role in his administration following a bitter rift between the two former allies.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has removed Vice President Sara Duterte from the National Security Council, according to an executive order rele