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Castro dismisses Duterte's safety fears as 'pure drama'
Former ACT Teachers representative France Castro has rejected Vice President Sara Duterte's claims that she fears for her life, characterizing the remarks as theatrical. Castro, a longtime critic of the Duterte family, said the vice president lacks credibility to position herself as a victim following the issuance of an arrest warrant against her.
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MANILA — Former ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro has dismissed Vice President Sara Duterte's statements about fearing for her personal safety, describing them as "pure drama" during a statement made Sunday. Castro, who has been an outspoken critic of the Duterte family, argued that the vice president is not in a position to cast herself as a victim given recent legal developments. The criticism comes after authorities issued a warrant for Duterte's arrest, marking an escalation in tensions between the vice president and the administration. Castro's remarks reflect deepening political divisions, with various sectors weighing in on the vice president's public statements about her security concerns. The vice president has previously voiced apprehensions about threats to her safety, which her critics have characterized as attempts to garner public sympathy amid mounting legal challenges.