VP Sara Duterte refuses to leave or hide despite legal issues

Vice President Sara Duterte stated Wednesday that she has no plans to leave or hide in the Philippines despite facing legal issues and impeachment complaints.

Duterte emphasized at a press conference that her desire to remain with her children is the primary reason for this decision, even if it leads to her arrest.

She skipped a rescheduled National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) probe into verbal threats she made against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his family, and House Speaker Martin Romualdez during a midnight press briefing on November 23.

Duterte sent her lawyers to the NBI with a letter denying any grave threat or violation under the country's anti-terror law.

The Vice President said she does not regret making the kill remark against the Marcos family, stating that at least they know if she dies, it will not be in vain.

She also pointed out that previous statements by government officials indicate bias in the investigation.