Sara Duterte dismisses Pulong complaint, cites political attack

Vice President Sara Duterte dismissed a complaint filed against her brother, Rep. Paolo 'Pulong' Duterte, for physical injuries and grave threats, calling it part of the Marcos administration's political attacks.

The Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro criticized Vice President Duterte’s claims, urging Pulong to address the complaint instead of deflecting blame onto the Marcos administration.

A businessman filed a complaint against Pulong for threatening him with a knife and beating him up at a bar in Davao City on February 23.

In his sworn statement dated May 2, Kristone John Patria accused Pulong of physical injuries and grave threats after being beaten up at the Hearsay Gastropub Bar in Davao City around 1:00 am on February 23.

Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong refuted Sara Duterte's statement, saying holding public officers accountable is not political maneuvering and dismissed any connection to the administration’s failures.

The House assistant majority leader assured that if a complaint is filed before the House ethics committee against Pulong, it will be taken cognizance of by the panel.