Legislators on Friday dismissed Vice President Sara Duterte's recent statements on the impeachment complaint filed against her, describing it as an
Reps. Jil Bongalon , Paolo Ortega , Pammy Zamora , and Jay Khonghun Legislators on Friday dismissed Vice President Sara Duterte’s recent statements on the impeachment complaint filed against her, describing it as an attempt to downplay the gravity of the case, revealing an obvious anxiety over the looming Senate trial.
They criticized Duterte’s statements as lacking substance, saying she evaded a direct rebuttal of the allegations against her and instead framed the impeachment process as a political plot dating back to late 2023. “Vice President Duterte also sought to undermine the legitimacy of the impeachment complaint by casting doubt on the lawmakers who signed it. Instead of addressing the accusations, she insinuated that the need for these lawmakers to justify their signatures was itself an admission of wrongdoing,” they said.
With the complaint now transmitted to the Senate, the lawmakers said the focus must now be on ensuring a fair and transparent trial that prioritizes the rule of law over political interests. “For all her outward defiance, Vice President Duterte cannot escape the reality that this impeachment trial will determine her political survival,” they said, adding that the proceedings serve as a reminder that her position remains precarious.
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