Palace urges Sara Duterte to fulfill VP responsibilities

The Philippine Palace reminded Vice President Sara Duterte to stay focused on her responsibilities. She is currently in The Hague, Netherlands, but the government emphasized that the country needs her as vice president. Senator Ronaldo "Bato" Dela Rosa has hinted that he might consider hiding from arresting officers. He openly shared this thought during a phone interview on Wednesday with Senate reporters. The Palace also advised former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque to prioritize his own defense before helping others. This comment came after questions about whether the government would object to Roque's request for political asylum in the Netherlands. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has dismissed Roque's significance in the case against former President Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC). He stated that Roque is a "non-entity" in this context. Remulla also reassured that the Department of Justice is ready to defend the government regarding the ICC's actions against Duterte. This statement followed comments about Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra stepping back from certain legal cases related to Duterte's family. Additionally, the government is considering regulating social media posts to combat misinformation linked to Duterte's situation with the ICC. They are discussing potential guidelines to address this issue.