Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte explained his decision to allow VP Sara Duterte to use his office in the House of Representatives, emphasizing public service. This comes amid criticism from House leaders following a lockdown triggered by the Vice President's visit.
DAVAO City First District Representative Paolo Z. Duterte defended his decision to temporarily allow his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte , to use his office in the House of Representatives.In a statement released on Friday, November 22, 2024, the congressman said that his office, funded by taxpayers, exists to serve the public and should be accessible to anyone advancing the welfare of the country.
'The Vice President's stay corresponds to her visits to her chief-of-staff Undersecretary Zuleika Lopez, as well as other personnel of the Office of the Vice President who are currently under the custody of the Congress’s Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms.“I guarantee that no illegal acts or unlawful activities shall be committed by the Vice President, her security, and other personnel during their stay,” he said.
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