Vice President Sara Duterte has announced her intention to attend a protest supporting her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, outside his detention facility in The Hague, Netherlands, on July 29. The rally is scheduled a day before proceedings in his crimes against humanity case. Duterte said the event will take place in front of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Senator Rodante Marcoleta, a member of the pro-Duterte minority bloc, has called on fellow senators to find ways for him and detained Senator Jinggoy Estrada to participate in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Both lawmakers face plunder cases before the Sandiganbayan. Marcoleta emphasized the need for their involvement in the trial, which could impact the political landscape.
The developments highlight ongoing tensions within the Philippine political sphere, with key figures aligned with Duterte facing legal challenges. The Hague rally and the impeachment trial underscore the complex interplay between personal and political interests in the country’s current affairs.
