MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives’ team of prosecutors on Sunday said it has a birthday gift for Vice President Sara Duterte: due process.
Duterte was born on May 31, 1978 in Davao City. She is 48 years old.
“Our gift to VP Sara is due process, the going through the steps of the process one by one so that she can properly answer any allegation against her,” Kabataan Rep. Renee Co, a House impeachment trial spokesman, said in Filipino and English in a radio interview.
“So hopefully, she takes hold of and enjoys the birthday wish of due process,” Co said.
Duterte has until tomorrow, June 1, to file her answer to the articles of impeachment sent by the House to the Senate.
Meanwhile, the Office of the Vice President greeted Duterte on her birthday.
“On the celebration of your birthday, the Office of the Vice President joins in paying tribute to your dedication to leadership and service to the Filipino people,” it said on Facebook. “May you continue to be blessed with good health, courage, and wisdom to advance the programs that bring positive change in the lives of our countrymen.”