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Vice President Sara Duterte Comments on Father's Detention as Tensions Rise
Public reactions vary to VP Duterte's remarks regarding former President Rodrigo Duterte's situation at the ICC.
Vice President Sara Duterte recently sparked varied public reactions with her remarks about her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, currently detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands.
The former president faces allegations of 'crimes against humanity' stemming from his controversial war on drugs.
VP Duterte, speaking during the 127th anniversary of Philippine Independence in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, shared her views while accompanied by Senator Imee Marcos.
In her speech, she made a light-hearted reference to Senator Marcos, stating that she considers the senator her 'hostage' and that she would only release her back once her father has returned to Davao City.
She suggested that if Senator Imee's brother, President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr., was responsible for sending the former president to the ICC, it is now Senator Imee's role to bring him home.
The audience responded to this remark with a chant of 'Bring Him Home!'
VP Duterte expressed that she consistently invites Senator Imee to accompany her on her engagements, hinting at an ongoing bond and collaboration between the two.
Her comments, while viewed humorously by some, also prompted speculation about the potential implications for the ongoing legal troubles faced by her father and the political dynamics within the country's leadership.
Senator Imee Marcos is part of the 18 senators who have voted to return articles of impeachment against Vice President Duterte to the House of Representatives.
The senator has publicly opposed the detainment and extradition of her former leader, actively participating in discussions surrounding these events as the Senate committee holds hearings on the matter.
The political landscape in the Philippines continues to evolve as developments regarding the former president's situation at the ICC unfold, with ongoing dialogue among supporters and critics alike.
The former president faces allegations of 'crimes against humanity' stemming from his controversial war on drugs.
VP Duterte, speaking during the 127th anniversary of Philippine Independence in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, shared her views while accompanied by Senator Imee Marcos.
In her speech, she made a light-hearted reference to Senator Marcos, stating that she considers the senator her 'hostage' and that she would only release her back once her father has returned to Davao City.
She suggested that if Senator Imee's brother, President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr., was responsible for sending the former president to the ICC, it is now Senator Imee's role to bring him home.
The audience responded to this remark with a chant of 'Bring Him Home!'
VP Duterte expressed that she consistently invites Senator Imee to accompany her on her engagements, hinting at an ongoing bond and collaboration between the two.
Her comments, while viewed humorously by some, also prompted speculation about the potential implications for the ongoing legal troubles faced by her father and the political dynamics within the country's leadership.
Senator Imee Marcos is part of the 18 senators who have voted to return articles of impeachment against Vice President Duterte to the House of Representatives.
The senator has publicly opposed the detainment and extradition of her former leader, actively participating in discussions surrounding these events as the Senate committee holds hearings on the matter.
The political landscape in the Philippines continues to evolve as developments regarding the former president's situation at the ICC unfold, with ongoing dialogue among supporters and critics alike.
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