Vice President Sara Duterte remains in the Netherlands advocating for her father Rodrigo Duterte at the ICC. Her return to the Philippines is uncertain, pending her father’s defense team finalization. Despite being abroad, she continues to manage her responsibilities and prepares for her upcoming impeachment, assuring her legal representation remains distinct from her father’s case.
The Vice President of the Philippines, Sara Duterte, is currently in the Netherlands to advocate for her detained father, Rodrigo Duterte, at the International Criminal Court (ICC). She stated that her return to the Philippines remains uncertain, emphasizing her role in ensuring due process for every Filipino citizen abroad.
Sara expressed her desire to return home, stating, “I do not wish to stay here. My children and family are there in the Philippines.” Her commitment to her duty as Vice President is evident as she stresses the importance of her role in securing her father’s return.
She possesses a return ticket for April; however, the timeline for her return is dependent on the finalization of her father’s defense team. Furthermore, Vice President Duterte reassured that her obligations in the Philippines are being fulfilled, as she continues to oversee projects for the Office of the Vice President (OVP).
Regarding her upcoming impeachment process, she confirmed that preparations are proceeding as planned, initiated in 2023. Importantly, she clarified that her legal team will not overlap with those representing her father in the ICC, ensuring a clear distinction between the cases she faces and her family’s situation.
Vice President Sara Duterte’s current stay in the Netherlands for her father’s legal matters has raised uncertainties about her return to the Philippines. Reaffirming her commitment to her responsibilities, she continues to manage her office effectively while preparing for her impeachment process separately. The situation remains contingent on the developments surrounding her father’s ICC defense team.
Original Source: manilastandard.net
