Lying VP or threatening VP? Pick one, Ridon to Duterte, supporters
Philippine Representative Terry Ridon has criticized Vice President Sara Duterte following allegations that she threatened President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his family. Ridon argues that Duterte's defense team has created a dilemma where she must either admit to lying or admit to soliciting a hitman.
Why it matters
The controversy highlights a significant political rift within the Philippine government, potentially destabilizing the current administration.
MANILA, Philippines - Senator-judge Bam Aquino's questions to the defense counsel only revealed that Vice President Sara Duterte will either be a lying vice president or an official who makes threats, Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said on Tuesday.
The article focuses on the criticism leveled against the Vice President by political opponents, framing her situation as a binary choice between two negative outcomes.
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