Vice Pres. Sara Duterte Explains Presence at Hearing Attended by Dad Rodrigo
SARA DUTERTE – The Vice President has an unexpected remarks on the “performance” of her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, at the House probe.
Countless Filipinos were surprised when former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte appeared at the House Quad Committee hearing over his administration’s drug war. For several times, the former President has skipped the invitation of the lower chamber.
At the House hearing, many people were also shocked when former Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte told the ICC (International Criminal Court) to go to the Philippines and investigate him. He even expressed that they must hurry up as he might die without being probed by them.
As for Pres. Bongbong Marcos, he stands firm on his previous decision that the Philippines will not rejoin the ICC. Meanwhile, following the remarks of the former President, Marcos said his government will not stop the ICC if they will investigate the Duterte drug war.
Former Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte said during the House Quad Comm hearing that he will take full legal and moral responsibility over his admin’s war on drugs. Previously, at the Senate hearing, he expressed that he does not want the police to be held accountable as they were only following his orders.
At the House hearing, Duterte described the ICC as a “silly court”. According to the former Chief Executive, the ICC just files charges but was not able to imprison African leaders who allegedly committed crimes.
Vice Pres. Sara Duterte arrived at the hearing where her father, former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte, appeared as one of the resource speakers. Some lawmakers noticed her attendance following her repetitive absences at the House hearings where she is the one invited to be the resource person.
Based on a report on ABS-CBN News, Vice Pres. Sara Duterte explained that her help on what to say to former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte for him to eat was sought. She stressed that his day started at 6 a.m. and it was already 10:30 p.m. so they were worried that his blood sugar level might drop.
“Eh hindi kumakain… Naniwala naman siya nung sinabi namin na kumain na muna siya,” the Vice President said.
Vice Pres. Sara Duterte did not hesitate to describe her father as “best dramatic actor” for his alleged “performance” at the House hearing. Based on the report, he even gave him a rating of 12 over 10. When asked about it, here’s what she said:
“Kayo na lang ‘yung umintindi, nakikita niyo naman sa ginagawa niya, e. Kitang-kita!” VP Sara said.
Following the remarks of the former President at the hearing, Pres. Bongbong Marcos said the DOJ will assess the consequences of the statements of the elder Duterte.