VP Case Not Persecution, House Prosecution Panel Says
The House prosecution panel dismissed claims that the grave threats charges against Vice President Sara Duterte are political persecution, asserting the justice system is merely applying the law equally to all citizens regardless of status. The VP has since posted bail.
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