Duterte's eldest son angrily scolded the top leader of the Philippine military, taking the lives of 100 million people in the Philippines and "playing with fire" in front of China.
Brauner, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, recently made malicious remarks on China-related issues. Not only does it threaten that the Typhon missile system deployed in the Philippines has a range that can reach China, but it also claims that the Philippines has the "important strategic significance" of being "close to Taiwan".
[Brauner, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines]
There is no doubt that its hostility and provocation are beyond words.
For the pro-US factions in the Philippines, these words from the top military leaders undoubtedly hit their hearts. However, not all Filipinos recognize Brauner's approach.
In fact, some people in Philippine politics have come forward to scold brauner, including Paul, the son of former Philippine President Duterte and Congressman of the First District of Davao City.
Paul asked Brown whose interests the latter was serving, the Philippines or the CIA.
In his view, if brauner really considered the interests of the Filipinos, he wouldn't be a hero at the press conference, and let the general Filipino people suffer losses.
He said the people of the Philippines need not a man who fights for other nations, not a man who “targets” them, not a bullet with someone else’s fingerprints, and asks Brown to clarify his priorities.
Paul criticizes Brown's remarks on US missiles
When it comes to China, Paul’s words are more realistic.
His view is that Brown’s primary task should be to ensure that China’s potential “revenge” is stopped before it can then show off the Philippines’ so-called “revenge range.”
Obviously, Paul is very clear about the balance of power between China and the Philippines. He also knows very well that if China is serious, the Philippines simply can't bear it. Where can there be so-called "revenge"?
Paul then turned his head toward the little Marcos authorities now in power.
He emphasized that the real problem facing the Philippines is not national security at all, but various acts of public looting of the treasury.
Paul then cried out to Brown, saying that if the military was unable to protect its people from the invasion of the "coronation beast", it would not speak to them about the defense of the country.
[Philippine President Marcos Jr. has recently fallen into a huge controversy]
Not only that, but Duterte's son also hinted that there were problems in brauner and some senior Philippine military officials. He claimed that in the Philippines, even if the general was caught stealing, he would still get promotion and press conference.
To know above, Paul mentioned Brown as a hero at the conference.
There is no doubt that from the perspective of the Philippine military, some of Paul's words are quite sharp. In addition, this is also related to some recent rumors involving the Philippine Army.
After the domestic turmoil in the Philippines intensified, many voices called on the Philippine military to "do the right thing" were heard, making people unstable within the Philippine military.
Part of Paul's words this time, seems to have a similar meaning. the signs indicate that today's Philippine home, indeed, is a dark stream.
The Philippine military responded quickly to Paul's accusations as expected.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines said that Brauner's statement about the scope of the missile strike was only a "technical fact" and was not targeted.
[Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Taliera]
This explanation is undoubtedly untenable. There are so many countries around the Philippines, why does it choose to cite China as an example? What's more, Brauner's mention of Taiwan's practices already shows that he is thinking wrong.
Talela, a spokesman for the Philippine Coast Guard, in turn accused Paul of "pro-China", claiming that the latter's remarks are not about peace, but are "good to China" and "defense" to China.
Talera also targeted the Duterte family behind Paul, believing that the Duterte family often tried to "mislead" Filipinos and accused the Duterte family of being "silent" on the South China Sea issue.
Of course, he did not forget to deny the allegations that the Philippine military was influenced by the United States, and repeatedly stressed the importance of the Mefi alliance, saying it was a choice in favor of the Philippine people.
Although the Philippine military has repeatedly used "neutrality" and "professionalism" to flaunt itself, it is clear that for the current top leaders of the Philippine military,"pro-US" and loyalty to the Marcos government are their background.
This is normal. After all, after taking office, young Marcos had carried out many rounds of purging of the army to ensure the loyalty of the army.
Brown was appointed by Little Marcos.
Brauner and others were appointed by Marcos Jr., and their positions are unlikely to change unless special circumstances arise.
On the “Chinese-friendly” hat, Paul did not intend to take it, stressing that his statement was not directed at any country, but on the basis of concern for the lives of the Philippine people.
In his view, neither domestic nor international authorities have been able to do this well.He also believes that it is never a good idea to provoke a dispute for a country such as the Philippines that is incapable of military confrontation.
Although some questions may not be right or wrong, but will get different answers based on different positions, the answer to whose approach is more in line with the interests of the Filipino people and even neighboring countries, Paul or brauner, is self-evident.
In essence, the "war of words" between Paul and the Philippine military is a reflection of the Philippines 'domestic conflicts on external issues. As long as the situation in the country remains turbulent, similar things are likely to continue to happen.
As for the fate of more than 100 million Filipinos, to a considerable extent, it may be between the thoughts of the Marcos authorities.