MANILA: Vice President Sara Duterte (pic) dispelled rumours about her resignation, stating that it is “never going to happen” as it would be a betrayal to those who voted for her.
Duterte said this amid recent speculation that she may resign as she faces an impeachment trial over allegations of confidential fund misuse, unexplained wealth and grave threat.
“Never gonna happen. I will not resign because that would be a betrayal to the 32.2 million of our countrymen who voted for me,” said the vice president in a chance interview, as seen on a pro-Duterte Facebook page, Padayon and Updates.
She even addressed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr directly, daring him to remove her from her post.
“If BBM (Bongbong Marcos) wants to, he can remove me. He can do everything to remove me,” she said.
To recall, Duterte’s defence team in the impeachment trial likewise disputed the rumours by saying that resignation has never been discussed between them and their client.
The Senate impeachment court recently concluded tackling the House prosecution’s presentation of evidence for Article IV of the articles of impeachment against Duterte. - Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN
