Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday accused his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte of peddling lies after the former leader said this year's national budget was invalid, in the latest feud between the former allies ahead of upcoming midterm elections.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday dismissed accusations by former President Rodrigo Duterte that portions of the national budget were left blank and intended to be filled in later.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said attempts to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte are ill-timed, as lawmakers will be busy ahead of the midterm elections in May.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said his precessor Rodrigo Duterte was "lying" in his allegations of supposed irregularities in the 2025 national budget.