VP Sara Duterte Could Have Avoided Impeachment Trial If Allegations Were Addressed, Palace Says
Malacañang suggests Vice President Sara Duterte could have avoided an impeachment trial had she clearly addressed allegations with evidence. Duterte, however, claims the accusations are part of a smear campaign by President Marcos Jr.'s administration.
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