Sara Duterte likens impeachment trial to crucifixion

Vice President Sara Duterte likened her upcoming impeachment trial to a 'crucifixion' and described it as a political persecution during a press conference in The Hague on Saturday, May 31.

Duterte emphasized that the term 'bloodbath' refers to the political persecution she faces rather than an actual violent event, stating that she prefers her impeachment trial to proceed despite criticism from lawmakers like Iloilo's Lorenz Defensor.

During the press conference, Duterte also addressed the Department of Justice's decision to push for the cancellation of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque's passport, calling it politically motivated due to his support for her father, detained former President Rodrigo Duterte.

The Vice President expressed confidence in Roque's ability to overcome accusations against him related to human trafficking cases and his association with a POGO hub.

Duterte reiterated that the impeachment process is rooted in political retaliation and said her legal team is ready for the trial despite varying opinions on whether it should proceed given that the 19th Congress is set to end this month.