The alliance between the Marcos and Duterte families, which dominated the 2022 Philippine presidential elections, faces increasing tensions. Following Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos’s presidency, conflicts have escalated, resulting in Sara Duterte’s resignation as Education Minister and threats of secession from her father, Rodrigo Duterte. Recent announcements indicate that President Marcos will not obstruct the International Criminal Court’s investigation into Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial drug war. As the 2025 parliamentary elections approach, analysts suggest that the power struggle between these political families is likely to intensify.