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Adiong calls VP Duterte's safety concerns 'ironic' amid grave threats case
A House prosecution panel spokesman has criticized Vice President Sara Duterte's expressed fears for her safety, questioning the consistency of her position as she faces a grave threats criminal case.
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MANILA — Lanao del Sur Representative Zia Alonto Adiong, who serves as spokesperson for the House prosecution panel, challenged Vice President Sara Duterte's recent safety concerns, characterizing her remarks as contradictory to her legal circumstances.
Duterte posted bail of P360,000 on Saturday to secure her temporary release on three counts of grave threats, charges that have emerged amid heightened political tensions in the country.
Adiong's criticism underscores the escalating tensions between the Vice President and the legislative body investigating her. The timing of Duterte's safety statements, made concurrent with her bail posting, has drawn scrutiny from House members engaged in the ongoing inquiry.
The incident reflects the intensifying political friction surrounding Duterte, whose office and conduct have become subjects of legislative oversight in recent months. The case marks a significant development in what observers have described as a deteriorating relationship between the Vice President and key figures within Congress.