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Vice President Sara Duterte believes the current administration is preoccupied with politics and is allegedly harassing individuals who oppose them, while also taking a swipe at Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, saying she should be more professional as the President's spokesperson.
Asked to react to what appears to be the current administration singling out personalities not allied with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Vice President Duterte said the pattern is clear. She said everyone who does not fall in line with the Palace is experiencing various forms of harassment.
"Well, it shows kung ano yung pinagkakaabalahan ng administrasyon ngayon, ng gobyerno ngayon pinagkakaabalahan nila ay pulitika dahil nakikita natin na may pattern na hindi lang si dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte, hindi lang ako, kundi lahat ng hindi sumunod sa palasyo kay President Marcos ay hinahabol, tinitira, kinakasuhan, hinaharas, tini-threaten," she said.
[Well, it shows what the administration, the government, is preoccupied with right now — it's politics, because we can see a pattern where it's not just former President Rodrigo Duterte, not just me, but everyone who does not fall in line with the Palace under President Marcos is being pursued, targeted, charged, harassed, and threatened.]
The Vice President also addressed rumors that spread the previous day claiming Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa had been arrested, saying this was meant only to disrupt her ongoing impeachment trial. She said there was no need to further complicate the proceedings, as it was already messy from the start due to what she described as the "bending of the law."
"I dont think kailangan guluhin ang Impeachment. Napakaklaro naman yung bending the law diyan sa impeachment na yan simula pa sa House of Representatives, hanggang sa pagkakaroon ng dalawang tao na nakaupo doon sa ano bang tawag diyan? Stage or rostrum or elevated platform. Hindi na kailangan guluhin ang impeachment dahil magulo na siya sa bending the law," she said.
[I don't think there's a need to complicate the impeachment. The bending of the law in this impeachment is very clear, starting from the House of Representatives, up to having two people seated on that — what do you call it? Stage or rostrum or elevated platform. There's no need to complicate the impeachment further because it's already messy due to the bending of the law.]
Despite the challenges surrounding the case, Duterte praised her defense team for their performance in the trial. "Of course, yes. Nagpapasalamat lang talaga ako dahil mayroong mga abogado na tinanggap ang aking kaso at they are diligent and passionate enough to defend me," she said.
[Of course, yes. I am truly grateful that there are lawyers who accepted my case, and they are diligent and passionate enough to defend me.]
The Vice President also once again responded to statements made against her by Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro, saying Usec. Castro should exhibit professionalism, especially since she serves as the President's spokesperson.
Vice President Duterte continues to face the impeachment complaint before the Impeachment Court, which is currently deliberating on the alleged misuse of confidential funds.
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Date posted: August 7, 2026 4:20 PM