Public services at risk of being weaponized in Marcos-Duterte feud, analyst saysResidents of Barangay San Nicolas in Binondo, Manila go about their daily routine on September 20, 2023. MANILA, Philippines — Public services meant for marginalized Filipinos may be exploited to capture supporters amid the spat between the Marcoses and the Dutertes, a political science professor said on Monday, underscoring how the public ultimately shoulders the cost of warring political parties. The Presidential Communications Office has yet to disclose to reporters how much public funds were spent on the activity. Recent EDCOM report reveals that a more competent leadership in the education sector is needed so we can get out of the current mess,” the political science professor said. The political science professor said that accusations of corruption that political personalities have been flinging at each other could heighten the public’s distrust if they do not result in actual cases filed.

Source: Philippine Star January 30, 2024 01:28 UTC