Sara Duterte in The Hague as impeachment trial enters 8th day

Vice President Sara Duterte (INQUIRER file phot / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE) MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte is currently in The Hague, Netherlands even as the impeachment trial enters its eighth day, her defense team said Tuesday. Defense spokesperson Atty. Michael Poa shared Duterte’s current whereabouts during a press conference before Tuesday’s trial proper. “Sa ngayon, ang pagkakaalam ko, she is in the Hague (As far as I know, she is in the Hague),” said Poa. Article continues after this advertisement “But she’ll be back soon,” he added. INQUIRER has already asked the Office of the Vice President about the nature of Duterte’s trip, but has yet to receive a response as of posting time. The vice president’s father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, is currently in the custody of the International Criminal Court as he is set to face trial on crimes against humanity on Nov. 30. Meanwhile, Vice President Duterte is facing several allegations, contained in four Articles of Impeachment, particularly: Article I: Alleged misuse of P612.5 million in confidential funds from the Office of the Vice President, or P500 million, and the Department of Education, or DepEd, amounting to P112.5 million. Article II: Alleged unexplained wealth, failure to truthfully disclose assets in Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN), from 2022 to 2024, and failure to divest and willful continued business interests. Article III: Alleged bribery and procurement irregularities involving DepEd officials. Article IV: Alleged assassination threats against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez. /gsg Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.