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Palace dismisses talk of Sara Duterte successor as premature
Malacañang has pushed back against speculation about a potential replacement for Vice President Sara Duterte, calling such discussions premature as her impeachment trial continues. Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has warned colleagues against accepting any offer from the Palace to assume the vice presidency.
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MANILA — The Philippine Palace moved to quell discussion about a potential successor to Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, characterizing talk of her replacement as premature amid her ongoing impeachment proceedings.
Official sources from Malacañang stressed that the question of succession is too early to address, particularly given that Duterte's impeachment trial remains in its early stages. The vice president faces charges related to alleged administrative misconduct.
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has separately urged his colleagues to reject any informal offers from Malacañang regarding the vacant vice presidential position should Duterte be convicted. His statement appears intended to preempt potential political maneuvering as the trial progresses through the Senate.
The impeachment case against the Vice President has stirred considerable political activity in recent weeks, with various senators weighing their positions on the charges brought against her. The trial's outcome remains uncertain, with several senators still evaluating the evidence presented by the prosecution.