Vice President Sara Duterte dismissed concerns over her impeachment by the House of Representatives, comparing the experience to the pain of a breakup.
In a press conference on Friday, February 7, Duterte responded to the House’s decision to move forward with impeachment proceedings, saying, “Mas masakit pa ang maiwanan ng boyfriend or girlfriend kaysa ma-impeach ng House of Representatives.”
In her first public comments following the vote, Duterte simply said, “Ang tanging masasabi ko na lamang sa puntong ito ay God save the Philippines.”
She also expressed gratitude for the ongoing support from her constituents: “Bukod dito, nais ko na lang ipaabot ang aking taos pusong pasasalamat sa mga kababayan na patuloy nagdarasal, sumusuporta, nagtitiwala at patuloy na nagmamahal sa akin. Manalig kayo dahil sa taong bayan ang tagumpay.”
Duterte shared that she had been anticipating the impeachment proceedings since November 2023, when House Deputy Minority Leader France Castro revealed plans to file a complaint.
“So November of 2023, there were already lawyers doing their work for the impeachment. We leave it to the lawyers,” the Vice President said, emphasizing her preparedness for the situation.
“I’m okay,” she added, showing calm in the face of the political challenge ahead.
