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Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 7
Sara Duterte Vows to Stay Unbowed at 48 as Senate Trial Enters Day 2
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 7

Sara Duterte Vows to Stay Unbowed at 48 as Senate Trial Enters Day 2

2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 7

Summary

  • Sara Duterte made a surprise visit to the Philippine Senate on Tuesday and declared she would remain “bloodied but unbowed” as the second day of her trial began.
  • The 48-year-old vice president framed her appearance as a response to what she called a “bloodbath and bludgeoning,” signaling she would resist mounting attacks against her.
  • A green shirt — the campaign color she used in the 2022 election with Ferdinand Marcos Jr. — underscored the political symbolism of the appearance as proceedings continued.

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