Solon to Sara Duterte: When you hold a public officer accountable, it is not politicking
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Solon to Sara Duterte: When you hold a public officer accountable, it is not politicking
Vice President Sara Duterte holds a press conference, February 7, 2025. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/file

Lanao del Sur 1st District Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong on Tuesday refuted Vice President Sara Duterte’s statement that she believes the complaint filed before the Department of Justice against her brother, Rep. Paolo Duterte, is politically motivated.
Lanao del Sur 1st District Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong on Tuesday refuted Vice President Sara Duterte’s statement that she believes the complaint filed before the Department of Justice against her brother, Rep. Paolo Duterte, is politically motivated.
“Whenever you hold a public officer accountable, it does not mean that's politicking,” the House assistant majority leader said.
“Whenever you hold a public officer accountable, it does not mean that's politicking,” the House assistant majority leader said.
Rep. Duterte is facing a complaint before the DOJ over alleged physical injuries and grave threats committed at a bar in Davao City last February 23.
Rep. Duterte is facing a complaint before the DOJ over alleged physical injuries and grave threats committed at a bar in Davao City last February 23.
Coinciding with the filing of the complaint by businessman Kristone John Patria was the circulation of a video allegedly showing Duterte entering a bar, confronting and attacking an individual.
Coinciding with the filing of the complaint by businessman Kristone John Patria was the circulation of a video allegedly showing Duterte entering a bar, confronting and attacking an individual.
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The Vice President had accused the Marcos administration of orchestrating the controversy to cover up the government's supposed failure to provide P20 per kilo rice to the public, which the Palace and Adiong slammed.
The Vice President had accused the Marcos administration of orchestrating the controversy to cover up the government's supposed failure to provide P20 per kilo rice to the public, which the Palace and Adiong slammed.
“Hindi ko makita ‘yung connection between that incident that happened, captured by the video, with that of the current state of campaigning ni Vice President Sara Duterte, always saying that the administration is behind all of these complaints or all of the issues involving their family. Nagkataon lang ata na lumabas itong complainant na ito na palapit ‘yung eleksyon. Pero ito ay private complainant,” the House assistant majority leader said.
“Hindi ko makita ‘yung connection between that incident that happened, captured by the video, with that of the current state of campaigning ni Vice President Sara Duterte, always saying that the administration is behind all of these complaints or all of the issues involving their family. Nagkataon lang ata na lumabas itong complainant na ito na palapit ‘yung eleksyon. Pero ito ay private complainant,” the House assistant majority leader said.
“Itong taong ito ay pumupunta lang sa mga otoridad at gusto niyang ma-address ‘yung pangyayari… doon sa bar na ‘yun. I think seeking justice itong person na ito. Hindi naman siya politician… It's just a matter of holding public officers into account. Kaya nga sabi ko… we have to maintain decency not only in public discourse but the way we carry ourselves,” Adiong added.
“Itong taong ito ay pumupunta lang sa mga otoridad at gusto niyang ma-address ‘yung pangyayari… doon sa bar na ‘yun. I think seeking justice itong person na ito. Hindi naman siya politician… It's just a matter of holding public officers into account. Kaya nga sabi ko… we have to maintain decency not only in public discourse but the way we carry ourselves,” Adiong added.
If the alleged victim files a complaint before the House ethics committee against Rep. Duterte, Adiong gave assurances the panel will take cognizance of it.
If the alleged victim files a complaint before the House ethics committee against Rep. Duterte, Adiong gave assurances the panel will take cognizance of it.
“Kung may mag-complain d’yan sa House, definitely the House would have to take cognizance of that and then pursue whatever are the allegations or complaints against a certain member of the House,” he said.
“Kung may mag-complain d’yan sa House, definitely the House would have to take cognizance of that and then pursue whatever are the allegations or complaints against a certain member of the House,” he said.
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House Assistant Minority Leader and Gabriela Party List Rep. Arlene Brosas on Monday condemned the incident, adding that her office is open to filing the ethics complaint if victims will get in touch with them.
House Assistant Minority Leader and Gabriela Party List Rep. Arlene Brosas on Monday condemned the incident, adding that her office is open to filing the ethics complaint if victims will get in touch with them.
“We condemn ‘yung violence na ginawa o ginamit at in-employ ng sitting lawmaker natin, si Pulong Duterte, dito sa pangyayari, amidst the reports na may mga kababaihan na prostituted doon sa private gathering,” she said.
“We condemn ‘yung violence na ginawa o ginamit at in-employ ng sitting lawmaker natin, si Pulong Duterte, dito sa pangyayari, amidst the reports na may mga kababaihan na prostituted doon sa private gathering,” she said.
“Pwedeng gawin nang motu propio ‘yan ng Committee on Ethics kung mayroong complainant na at mayroon nang complaint,” Brosas added.
“Pwedeng gawin nang motu propio ‘yan ng Committee on Ethics kung mayroong complainant na at mayroon nang complaint,” Brosas added.
“Parang case ito ng like father, like son. Misogyny—it clearly runs in the Duterte family. Ganyan din ‘yung presidente before, ‘di ba?” the lawmaker noted.
“Parang case ito ng like father, like son. Misogyny—it clearly runs in the Duterte family. Ganyan din ‘yung presidente before, ‘di ba?” the lawmaker noted.
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