Vice President Duterte forming legal team for father

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Vice President Sara Duterte will remain in The Netherlands until she forms a legal team for her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte. This decision follows his initial appearance at the International Criminal Court regarding an arrest warrant for alleged crimes against humanity. Despite her father's insistence that she return to the Philippines, Vice President Duterte stated that she needs to ensure he has legal support. She mentioned that access to him is currently limited. In related news, preparations are underway for an impeachment trial against Vice President Duterte in the Senate, set to begin after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address in July.


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