Marcos urged not to interfere in Vice President Duterte’s impeachment case


President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (right) and vice president Sara Duterte (left). - AP file

MANILA: A House of Representatives lawmaker has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. not to interfere in the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte, emphasising that the government has a “constitutional duty” to pursue accountability.

“President Marcos should not interfere with the impeachment process. Congress has a constitutional duty to process this case immediately. The people deserve accountability and transparency,” House Deputy Minority leader Rep. France Castro said in a statement on Sunday (Jan 19).

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