VP Duterte returns from The Netherlands

Updated Tue, April 8, 2025 at 5:44 AM Published Sat, April 5, 2025 at 11:12 AM

Vice President Sara Duterte returned to the Philippines on Sunday night after nearly a month in The Netherlands, where she supported her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, in relation to his International Criminal Court (ICC) case.

She arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) at 9:56 p.m. via Emirates flight EK 334.

During her stay, VP Duterte helped assemble her father's defense team, including arranging the hiring of veteran ICC trial lawyer Nicholas Kaufman.

Her arrival coincided with the release of new allegations regarding confidential funds issued to her office and the Department of Education.

Reporters are seeking comment on claims that names on the confidential fund list resemble those of celebrities and high-profile personalities.

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