VP Duterte told: You only have yourself to blame for impeachment trial
A spokesperson for the impeachment trial in the Philippine House said Vice President Sara Duterte has herself to blame for the proceedings, arguing they would not have occurred without her alleged wrongdoing. He stated the VP should own the consequences of her actions.
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