Palace Press Officer Claire Castro urged Vice President Sara Duterte to present concrete evidence rather than launching accusations against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his administration. The exchange follows recent statements from Duterte labeling the current administration as desperate to maintain power.
Palace Demands Evidence After Duterte Attack
The Vice President’s Allegations and Demands
Vice President Sara Duterte accused the Marcos administration of executing a desperate and increasingly diabolical campaign to bring her down and retain power. During her remarks, Duterte stated that the public demands accountability, calling for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to undergo a public drug test and answer questions regarding an ongoing flood control scandal.
Weighing Claims Against Argumentative Rigor
In response, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that the Vice President must substantiate her claims with verifiable proof. Castro criticized the nature of Duterte’s remarks, suggesting a need for stronger argumentative rigor.
“Hopefully, the Vice President learns to respond to accusations against her with evidence before pointing fingers at others. She should familiarize herself with the definitions of ‘red herring’ and ‘ad hominem’ fallacies so she can recognize the flaws in her own arguments,” Castro said in Filipino.
The Administration’s Stance on Credibility
According to the Palace press official, Duterte needs to improve her defense strategies to establish public credibility.
Pushing for Accountability and Better Defense
“We will keep repeating this so it sinks in… She needs to level up her defense skills so she can appear credible—if only for once,” Castro concluded.
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