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VP Sara, 2 senators named in ICC probe documents

Aside from former president Rodrigo Duterte, Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio, and senators Bato de la Rosa and Bong Go were named in a document submitted to the ICC probing the killings related to the drug war during the previous administration and when Duterte was mayor of Davao City.

VP Sara, 2 senators named in ICC probe documents

Reluctant’ candidate Go drops 2022 presidential bid

In yet another turnaround, Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go announced on Tuesday, Nov. 30, his withdrawal as presidential candidate in the May 2022 elections citing his half-hearted commitment and lack of full family support for his decision to quit the race. He also wanted to spare his longtime boss, President Rodrigo Duterte, from the stress of a rigorous campaign and “dirty politics”.

Reluctant’ candidate Go drops 2022 presidential bid

VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Go DID NOT remove Robredo, Duque from office

Robredo does not hold any Cabinet post from which she can be removed. In the case of Duque, Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go only advised him during a Senate blue ribbon committee hearing to address the findings of the Commission on Audit on the "deficiencies" in the Department of Health's (DOH) handling of the pandemic.

VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Go DID NOT remove Robredo, Duque from office