December 27, 2024

Facing three impeachment complaints over alleged misuse of confidential funds, Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio has enlisted her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, as legal counsel, in what analysts say is a tactical move to leverage his enduring public influence to sway lawmakers and public opinion.

Duterte-Carpio revealed on Wednesday that her father offered his services after she refused his financial help.

“[Rodrigo] said that since I would not accept money from him, he would serve as my lawyer instead. He will be a collaborating counsel for all the [impeachment] cases,” Duterte-Carpio told local reporters when asked about the status of her charges on Wednesday.

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