VP Sara Duterte has called the impeachment trial against her brother, President Rodrigo Duterte, flawed, and dismissed claims that the process is being used as a distraction for his arrest. Speaking during a public appearance, she emphasized that the legal proceedings against her brother are not being conducted fairly, and that the focus should remain on the charges against him.
Sara Duterte’s comments come amid growing political tensions in the Philippines. She accused political opponents of using the impeachment process as a way to divert attention from the ongoing investigation into her brother’s alleged crimes. The vice president stressed that the trial lacks transparency and that key evidence has not been properly presented.
The remarks highlight the deepening rift between the Duterte administration and its critics. While the impeachment process is ongoing, the vice president’s public stance has added to the political polarization. Legal experts have noted that the trial’s legitimacy remains under scrutiny, with calls for impartiality and due process.
(SunStar.com.ph)
