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Vice President Sara Duterte addresses the media at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center in Quezon City on November 26, 2024, regarding her remarks about President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and Speaker Martin Romualdez. Duterte clarified that her comments, made during a virtual press conference, were not intended as threats but as expressions of concern for her safety.  The National Bureau of Investigation has issued and served a subpoena asking the vice president to appear at the NBI office and explain her tirades on Friday. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

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<p>Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday slammed business groups urging the Senate to proceed with her impeachment trial to show investors that there is accountability and rule of law in the Philippines.</p>

Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday slammed business groups urging the Senate to proceed with her impeachment trial to show investors that there is accountability and rule of law in the Philippines.

‘Wag nila akong gawing rason’: Sara Duterte slams business groups calling for impeachment trial

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‘Wag nila akong gawing rason’: Sara Duterte slams business groups calling for impeachment trial

Katrina Domingo,

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Published Jun 16, 2025 02:24 PM PHT

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