Malacañang calls on VP Sara to show up at her trial and face her accusers

As the Senate Impeachment Court has summoned Vice President Sara Duterte to face her trial, Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro believes it is best for the Vice President to face her accusers.

The Vice President once said she is looking forward to a trial, and wants a bloodbath.

“Noon naman po niya sinabi na she wants bloodbath. At dito mapapakita, ano ang kakayanan ng bise presidente upang sumagot sa mga katanungan, para harapin ang kanyang mga witnesses, yung mga witnesses against her, mga testigo na maaaring magsabi ng mga statements na hindi papabor sa kanya. Yan naman po ay karapatan ng isang respondent, ng isang defendant, maski na rin ng isang akusado, na harapin,” Castro said.

The Vice President snubbed all summons by the House Justice committee and maintained that only the Senate impeachment court has the mandate to try her.

Her defense team has yet to confirm if she will heed the summons. Castro dared her lawyers to present the VP if they think their client is innocent.

“Mas magandang maipakita to sa buong mga kababayan natin at sa buong mundo na ang bise presidente ay malinis. Kung yan ang gusto nila ipakita,” said Castro. — BAP, GMA News