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Summary

Vice President Sara Duterte responded to calls for senators with biases to inhibit themselves from the impeachment trial, arguing that both pro- and anti-Duterte senators should be equally scrutinized. She emphasized that the impeachment process is not about accountability, but rather removal from office, and questioned the need for trials in an impeachment court. Duterte also reacted to civil and criminal charges filed against her for the alleged misuse of confidential funds, expressing her willingness to face court, but sympathizing with the employees affected by harassment threats.

Takeaways

• 😀 Vice President Sarah Duterte responded to calls for senators who favor her to inhibit from the impeachment trial.
• 😀 Duterte suggested that senators who oppose her should also refrain from participating in the trial if bias is a concern.
• 😀 Vice President Duterte emphasized the importance of trusting senator judges to act fairly according to their oaths.
• 😀 Duterte pointed out that if bias is a reason for inhibition, senators who are biased against her, such as Senator Risa Ontiveros, should also be inhibited.
• 😀 Senator Risa Ontiveros had previously stated that the Duterte family needs to be changed, which Duterte cited as an example of bias against her.
• 😀 Vice President Duterte criticized the impeachment trial as not being about accountability but a political process with limited penalties: removal from office and perpetual disqualification from government service.
• 😀 Duterte argued that if true accountability was desired, legal cases should be filed in court rather than through impeachment.
• 😀 Last week, the Camara adopted a recommendation to file civil and criminal charges against Duterte for alleged misuse of confidential funds related to her office and the Department of Education.
• 😀 In response to the recommendation, Duterte expressed her willingness to answer in court, emphasizing that she is a politician and understands the process.
• 😀 Duterte expressed concern over the impact of harassment threats on her office employees, stressing their involvement in the controversy.
• 😀 The report was delivered by Gil Relator from GMA Regional TV and GMA Integrated News, with coverage available 24 hours a day.

Q & A

What was Vice President Sarah Duterte's response to the call for senators to inhibit themselves from the impeachment trial?

Vice President Sarah Duterte suggested that if senators who favor her should inhibit themselves, then senators who oppose her should also refrain from participating in the impeachment trial. She emphasized that fairness should apply to all sides.

How did Vice President Sarah Duterte address the issue of senator bias in the impeachment trial?

She proposed that senators who are biased in favor of her should inhibit themselves, but also questioned if senators who are biased against her should also be inhibited. She pointed out Senator Risa Ontiveros as an example of someone who may have a bias against her.

What was Vice President Sarah Duterte's perspective on the impeachment trial's role in accountability?

Sarah Duterte downplayed the impeachment trial as a means of accountability. She argued that if accountability was the goal, cases should be filed in court, not through the impeachment process. Impeachment, according to her, only results in removal from office and perpetual disqualification.

How did Vice President Sarah Duterte respond to the recommendation of filing civil and criminal charges against her?

Vice President Sarah Duterte acknowledged the charges and expressed that while she was okay with facing the legal process as a politician, she felt sorry for the employees in her office who were affected by the harassment and threats related to these legal challenges.

What did Vice President Sarah Duterte say about the impact of the impeachment and legal challenges on her office employees?

She expressed sympathy for the employees in her office who were affected by harassment and threats due to the ongoing impeachment trial and legal challenges. She emphasized that it was difficult for them, even though she herself, as a politician, could handle the situation.

How did Vice President Sarah Duterte justify the impeachment process not being a demonstration of accountability?

Vice President Duterte argued that impeachment is not about accountability but about removing an impeachable officer. She stated that accountability could only be achieved through cases filed in court, not through impeachment.

What was the role of the House Committee on Good Government in the impeachment process?

The House Committee on Good Government recommended the filing of civil and criminal charges against Vice President Sarah Duterte for the alleged misuse of confidential funds from both the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education.

What was the basis for the claim that some senators might be biased against Vice President Sarah Duterte?

Vice President Sarah Duterte pointed to public statements made by Senator Risa Ontiveros, such as her call for change in the Duterte family, as an example of bias against her. This led Duterte to question whether senators with similar biases should also inhibit themselves from the impeachment trial.

What did Vice President Sarah Duterte say about being a politician in relation to facing legal challenges?

Vice President Sarah Duterte stated that as a politician, she understood the challenges and was willing to face the legal process in court. She expressed that she could handle it, but she was more concerned about the impact on her office staff.

What are the potential consequences of an impeachment trial mentioned by Vice President Sarah Duterte?

Vice President Duterte explained that the impeachment trial only had two possible penalties: removal from office and perpetual disqualification from holding future government positions. There are no other penalties, which she argued makes it different from criminal court proceedings.