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Sotto insists Marcos is against VP Duterte’s impeachment
Senator-elect Vicente "Tito" Sotto III confirmed that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. had repeatedly expressed his opposition to any impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
Sotto attested that Marcos Jr. had conveyed his reluctance to support the impeachment during several conversations, particularly during the campaign period.
The President's initial concern was that an impeachment process might disrupt the country's economy and governance.
Sotto agreed with the President's stance, stating that Marcos Jr. continues to reiterate his opposition and truly means he is not in favor of the impeachment at this time.
Marcos Jr. recently stated that while he doesn't foresee political turmoil from an impeachment trial of Vice President Duterte, he still opposes the impeachment initiative in the House of Representatives.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated he never wanted Vice President Sara Duterte impeached, despite the ongoing impeachment trial.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will not intervene in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, adhering to the principle of separation of powers.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated that the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte are now with the Senate and should be allowed to follow due process.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will not intervene in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, stating it is solely within the Senate's jurisdiction.
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Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero has denied allegations that fear of Vice President Sara Duterte is causing a delay in her impeachment trial, stating the Senate adheres to its constitutional duties and internal rules.
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