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Duterte Defends "Bloodbath" Comment Amid Political Persecution

6/2/2025

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Vice President Sara Duterte has clarified her controversial "bloodbath" comment, describing it as a metaphor for the political persecution she feels she faces. Skeptical of a fair trial, she pointed to what she sees as targeted evidence against her. Despite the gravity of the situation, Duterte remains emotionally detached, viewing the proceedings as fundamentally unjust.

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Vice President Sara Duterte has clarified her controversial "bloodbath" comment, describing it as a metaphor for the political persecution she feels she faces. Skeptical of a fair trial, she pointed to what she sees as targeted evidence against her. Despite the gravity of the situation, Duterte remains emotionally detached, viewing the proceedings as fundamentally unjust.