Vice President Sara Duterte attends the attends the House quad committee hearing on the alleged extrajudicial killings during the administration of her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, November 13, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/173511817541020241113-duterte-quadcomm-hearing-MT-8.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Vice President Sara Duterte attends the attends the House quad committee hearing on the alleged extrajudicial killings during the administration of her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, November 13, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Vice President Sara Duterte attends the attends the House quad committee hearing on the alleged extrajudicial killings during the administration of her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, November 13, 2024. <em>Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Vice President Sara Duterte said Wednesday that her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, volunteered to be one of her lawyers in her legal woes, including the impeachment complaints against her. </p><p>The younger Duterte is facing three impeachment complaints so far, the most recent of which was filed last week by several Catholic priests, religious groups, and lawyers.</p><p>At their Christmas Eve dinner, the vice president said that her father expressed concern and inquired about the status of her impeachment woes.</p><p>The patriarch Duterte extended his legal assistance after his daughter declined his offer of financial support.</p><p>&quot;Sabi niya na, since hindi ko tatanggapin yung pera, mag-lawyer siya para sa akin. So sinabi niya, he will be a collaborating counsel for all cases,&quot; she said in a media interview in Davao City Wednesday.</p><p>&quot;He&#x27;ll be one of the lawyers for all of the cases, and he is preparing his documents ngayon sa IBP,&quot; she added.</p><p>She said they were awaiting the formal articles of impeachment from the House of Representatives. </p><p>&quot;Gumawa kami ng mga inventory of cases base sa mga nabasa namin sa media based on interviews sa agencies of government, House of Representatives, Department of Justice, NBI, and PNP. And then each case may assigned lawyer to handle the case,&quot; she said.</p><p>She said she was confident as she and her did not break the law. </p><p>&quot;Pero siyempre sa makita nato karon, murag wala namay rule of law. So, pag naa na ang kaso, amo lang gihapong atubangon,&quot; she said.</p><p>(Pero siyempre sa nakikita natin ngayon, parang wala nang rule of law. So pag may mga kaso, haharapin pa rin namin yan.)</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2024/12/19/3rd-impeachment-complaint-sara-duterte-1245">READ: Priests, NGO members file 3rd impeachment complaint vs VP Sara Duterte</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>2028 ELECTIONS</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Both Dutertes participated in the &quot;Pahalipay sa Pasko,&quot; their traditional annual gift-giving event, held at their family home in Bangkal, Davao City, on Wednesday afternoon.</p><p>The vice president joined in hosting games and a raffle for the residents. According to the Davao City police, thousands of residents received food packs, cash, and other gifts.</p><p>In his speech, the Duterte patriarch pushed for his daughter Sara as president in the 2028 national elections.</p><p>&quot;Dili pa man ko kandidato no. I feel the support ni former President Rodrigo Duterte, but siguro hulaton na lang nato kanang naa na gyud ang contest nga makita na nato ang mga kandidato for the 2028 national elections,&quot; she said.</p><p>(Hindi pa naman ako kandidato. I feel the support of former President Rodrigo Duterte, pero siguro, hintayin na lang natin kung nandiyan na talaga ang contest, makikita na natin ang mga kandidato for the 2028 national elections.)</p><div><strong>EMBED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX8CH9ha7aA</strong></div>

<p>Vice President Sara Duterte said Wednesday that her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, volunteered to be one of her lawyers in all legal cases, including the impeachment complaints against her. .</p>

Vice President Sara Duterte said Wednesday that her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, volunteered to be one of her lawyers in all legal cases, including the impeachment complaints against her. .

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Ex-Pres. Duterte to stand as lawyer for VP Sara in impeachment woes

Ex-Pres. Duterte to stand as lawyer for VP Sara in impeachment woes

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