Sara Duterte Denies Asylum Claims Amid Political Tensions

Sara Duterte, Philippine Vice-President, refutes claims that her father sought asylum in China amidst the International Criminal Court's recent arrest request. She dismisses speculation surrounding the situation and criticizes the political motivation behind these actions, highlighting her own political aspirations for the 2028 presidential elections.

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte has firmly denied rumors that her father, Rodrigo Duterte, sought asylum in China during his recent visit to Hong Kong. The clarification comes amid reports suggesting the visit preceded a potential arrest by the International Criminal Court.

Sara Duterte, who once ran alongside President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., stated there was no interaction with Chinese officials during the trip. She criticized the ICC's actions as politically motivated, especially as discussions grow regarding her potential run for presidency in 2028.

Furthermore, Duterte dismissed the idea of consulting with President Marcos, her former ally, and noted that her current impeachment trial is backed by the president's allies, which she claims is politically driven, aiming towards the upcoming election period.

(With inputs from agencies.)