Escudero won鈥檛 comment on VP Duterte鈥檚 warning to dad
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Francis Escudero questioned Vice President Sara Duterte’s claim that her father would die and suffer the same fate as Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Sr. if he returned to the Philippines.
The Vice President specifically said former President Rodrigo Duterte would be assassinated like Aquino if he came back to Manila.
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“Ayokong mag komentaryo sa nagbabaliktarang mga opinyon kaugnay sa bagay na ’yan. Hintayin ko na lamang kung talagang magaganap ’yan. In short, how can she say that she warned her dad that if he comes back this might happen when she herself is saying that he will not be able to come back anymore?” said Escudero in a press conference.
(I don’t want to comment on opposing opinions regarding that matter. I’ll just wait for it to happen. In short, how can she say that she warned her dad that if comes back this might happen when she herself is saying that he will not be able to come back anymore?)
Former President was arrested on March 11, 2025 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport upon his return from Hong Kong based on a warrant issued by ICC, charging him with crimes against humanity related to his anti-drug campaign during his presidency.
Shortly after his arrest, Duterte was transported to The Hague, Netherlands to face the charges before the international court.
