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'May pagkabayolente': Palace hopes Sara Duterte's 'bloodbath' comment 'just a figure of speech'
Malacañang hopes Vice President Sara Duterte's remark about wanting a "bloodbath" in her impeachment trial is a figure of speech and not meant literally.
Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro described the Vice President's statement as "somewhat violent" but believes it should not be taken literally.
Castro stated that if the Vice President desires the impeachment process to unfold, they should "just allow the process to unfold" given the expected debates.
When asked about whose "blood" might be spilled, Castro indicated that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. would not interfere in the matter.
Vice President Duterte expressed her anticipation for the impeachment trial, stating she "wants a bloodbath" and that her legal team is fully prepared.
The impeachment trial is scheduled to begin on July 30.
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