Vice President Sara Duterte’s return to the Philippines is uncertain as she stays in the Netherlands to oversee her father’s detention at the ICC. She highlighted her responsibilities as Vice President and confirmed ongoing project management from abroad, along with preparation for her impeachment.
Vice President Sara Duterte has expressed uncertainty regarding her return to the Philippines while remaining in the Netherlands to support her father, Rodrigo Duterte, who is detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC). She stated that her responsibilities as Vice President include ensuring due process for every Filipino citizen, particularly for her father, currently detained.
During an online press briefing, Vice President Duterte articulated, “I do not wish to stay here. My children and family are there in the Philippines. As Vice President, I also have a duty to our fellow countryman, who is a Filipino citizen, who is held against his will here at the ICC detention center.” She urged the public to recognize her position rather than focusing solely on their familial relationship.
She mentioned possessing a return ticket to the Philippines for April; however, her actual return hinges on finalizing her father’s defense team. Despite her current location, she reassured that she has not neglected her duties in the Philippines and continues to facilitate ongoing projects managed by the Office of the Vice President (OVP).
With respect to her anticipated impeachment, Vice President Duterte confirmed that preparations are proceeding as planned, initiated as early as 2023. Furthermore, she clarified that the legal representatives handling her impeachment will not be involved in her father’s ICC defense.
In summary, Vice President Sara Duterte’s return to the Philippines remains uncertain as she attends to her father’s legal matters at the ICC. She emphasizes her responsibilities as Vice President and states that her focus on the ongoing projects in the Philippines will continue. Additionally, she has prepared for her impeachment processes, ensuring that separate legal teams handle both issues effectively.
Original Source: manilastandard.net
