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Roque: Duterte's 'VP-for-immunity' remark an opportunity to test jurisprudence
President Rodrigo Duterte expressed his intention to run for Vice President in the 2022 elections, suggesting it would grant him immunity from suit.
However, legal experts, including former Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales, and Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra stated that the Philippine Constitution does not grant immunity to a sitting Vice President.
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque commented that Duterte's remark about VP immunity presents an opportunity to test the country's jurisprudence.
Critics suggest Duterte's move is an attempt to evade accountability for his actions during his presidency, including potential investigations by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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Malacañang stated that President Rodrigo Duterte's remark about running for vice president to gain immunity is merely a statement of fact, not an admission of wrongdoing.
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Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice and Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales stated that Philippine and US jurisprudence indicates that a vice president is not immune from suits or criminal liability.
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Malacañang stated that President Rodrigo Duterte is not required to resign if he decides to run for vice president in the 2022 national elections.
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Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra stated that a sitting vice president is not immune from lawsuits.
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Vice President Leni Robredo expressed well wishes for President Rodrigo Duterte should he run for and win the vice presidency in the 2022 elections.
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