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'It is not VP's job to demonize China,' says Paolo Duterte
'It is not VP's job to demonize China,' says Paolo Duterte
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte delivers a speech during the launching of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) and School Mental Health Program at the Esteban Abada Elementary School in Quezon City on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte delivers a speech during the launching of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) and School Mental Health Program at the Esteban Abada Elementary School in Quezon City on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News The brother of Vice President and Education Sara Duterte on Wednesday slammed Akbayan party-list for criticizing her for her supposed silence on the escalating tension in the West Philippine Sea.
The brother of Vice President and Education Sara Duterte on Wednesday slammed Akbayan party-list for criticizing her for her supposed silence on the escalating tension in the West Philippine Sea.
Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte said questions on the actions of Chinese vessels in the waterway should be directed to the architects of foreign policy, referring to the Secretary of National Defense and the Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte said questions on the actions of Chinese vessels in the waterway should be directed to the architects of foreign policy, referring to the Secretary of National Defense and the Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
"It is not the job of the Vice President or the Secretary of the Department of Education to demonize China or any country for that matter. We can see this task is your assignment," Duterte said in a statement.
"It is not the job of the Vice President or the Secretary of the Department of Education to demonize China or any country for that matter. We can see this task is your assignment," Duterte said in a statement.
Aside from Vice President Duterte's silence on the sea row, Akbayan party president Rafaela David on Tuesday also scored her defense of televangelist Apollo Quiboloy, who faces sexual abuse and human trafficking accusations.
Aside from Vice President Duterte's silence on the sea row, Akbayan party president Rafaela David on Tuesday also scored her defense of televangelist Apollo Quiboloy, who faces sexual abuse and human trafficking accusations.
"It's bewildering how Vice President Duterte can find the time and energy to defend a disgraced figure like Quiboloy, yet remains eerily silent when our own countrymen and women are under attack by a foreign aggressor. Is her allegiance to justice selective, or does she simply lack the courage to stand up to China? Either way, it is despicable," David said.
"It's bewildering how Vice President Duterte can find the time and energy to defend a disgraced figure like Quiboloy, yet remains eerily silent when our own countrymen and women are under attack by a foreign aggressor. Is her allegiance to justice selective, or does she simply lack the courage to stand up to China? Either way, it is despicable," David said.
"Talaga bang kontrabida na ang napiling papel ng mga Duterte sa ating bansa? Sadya bang 'made in China' ang puso ni VP Sara? Kaya niyang ipagtanggol ang isang akusadong rapist at human trafficker, ngunit pipi, bulag at bingi siya sa pang-aapi na dinadanas ng ating mga kababayan sa kamay ng Tsina sa West Philippine Sea," she added.
"Talaga bang kontrabida na ang napiling papel ng mga Duterte sa ating bansa? Sadya bang 'made in China' ang puso ni VP Sara? Kaya niyang ipagtanggol ang isang akusadong rapist at human trafficker, ngunit pipi, bulag at bingi siya sa pang-aapi na dinadanas ng ating mga kababayan sa kamay ng Tsina sa West Philippine Sea," she added.
Vice President Duterte has not issued a statement yet on Akbayan's remarks. However, her brother said critics should also reflect this Holy Week on their remarks against the Vice President in various issues.
Vice President Duterte has not issued a statement yet on Akbayan's remarks. However, her brother said critics should also reflect this Holy Week on their remarks against the Vice President in various issues.
"As we pause and pray this Holy Week and reflect on the savior Jesus Christ as he is nailed to the cross, we shall also reflect on why you nail everything to the Vice President. And we fervently hope that your words are not part of the reason why there is action in the WPS," Paolo Duterte said.
"As we pause and pray this Holy Week and reflect on the savior Jesus Christ as he is nailed to the cross, we shall also reflect on why you nail everything to the Vice President. And we fervently hope that your words are not part of the reason why there is action in the WPS," Paolo Duterte said.
"Let us all pray for a peaceful Holy Week for our beloved country that is not disrupted by press propaganda of Akbayan," he added.
"Let us all pray for a peaceful Holy Week for our beloved country that is not disrupted by press propaganda of Akbayan," he added.
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