Marcos, Duterte share stage at PNPA rites amid rift with First lady

MANILA, Philippines: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio shared the stage on Friday as they attended the graduation ceremony of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) in Silang, Cavite.

After full military honors, Marcos was welcomed by the Vice President before walking to the stage.

The country's highest officials were seen seated beside each other during the event.

Their meeting came a day after the President's wife, First Lady Marie Louise «Liza» Araneta-Marcos, broke her silence to attack the Vice President in a revealing interview with broadcaster Anthony Taberna.

The rift began after the Vice President attended a protest in Davao City against Charter change in January.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attends the 45th Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Commencement Exercises for Layag-Diwa Class of 2024 at Camp Gen Mariano Castaneda, Silang Cavite on Friday, April 19 2024. Police Cadet Ma. Camille Cabasis from Lian Batangas delivers a speech as Class Valedictorian. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attends the 45th Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Commencement Exercises for Layag-Diwa Class of 2024 at Camp Gen Mariano Castaneda, Silang Cavite on Friday, April 19 2024. Police Cadet Ma. Camille Cabasis from Lian Batangas delivers a speech as Class Valedictorian. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attends the 45th Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Commencement Exercises for Layag-Diwa Class of 2024 at Camp Gen Mariano Castaneda, Silang Cavite on Friday, April 19 2024. Police Cadet Ma. Camille Cabasis from Lian Batangas delivers a speech as Class Valedictorian. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attends the 45th Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Commencement Exercises for Layag-Diwa Class of 2024 at Camp Gen Mariano Castaneda, Silang Cavite on Friday, April 19 2024. Police Cadet Ma. Camille Cabasis from Lian Batangas delivers a speech as Class Valedictorian. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attends the 45th Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Commencement Exercises for Layag-Diwa Class of 2024 at Camp Gen