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).
