Malacañang stated that the Philippines would be "headed to the dumpster" if Vice President Sara Duterte were to become president, citing her perceived prioritization of a single individual over the nation's welfare.
Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro questioned the Vice President's commitment to her duties due to her prolonged "absenteeism" and frequent travels abroad.
Castro suggested that the country could indeed be heading in the wrong direction if absentee leaders like Duterte were in charge.
This statement comes as the Vice President is in The Hague, Netherlands, overseeing the defense of her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, against International Criminal Court charges.
Castro implied that Duterte's absence in the Philippines might be hindering her ability to fully carry out her duties as Vice President.
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