President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (left) met with former President Rodrigo Duterte (right) at the Malacañan Palace on August 2, 2023. (Photo by Presidential Communications Office)
Duterte wants “Independent Mindanao”, but Mindanao solons oppose
While opposing the people’s initiative for charter change which he believes is orchestrated by the Marcos administration, former President Rodrigo Duterte says he is pushing the idea to secede Mindanao.