Sara: I never asked BBM to resign

Vice President Sara Duterte yesterday denied that Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga is getting orders from her family, saying she is not calling for the resignation of President Marcos.

- By HELEN FLORES and BELLA CARIASO

“I never asked him to resign. That is a pointless call. He will not resign,” Duterte said.

Barzaga led a protest against corruption in Forbes Park, Makati on Sunday.

“I do not control Congressman Kiko Barzaga. He is his own person. He has his own principles and he has his own free will and there is nothing wrong at all with what he is doing because as I said, we are all covered by freedom of speech and expression,” Duterte said.

Around 300 people joined the rally, according to police.

“Considering the personality of Congressman Barzaga, can he be handled by other people? As you can see his independence in thinking, you also see his courage, his principles,” Duterte added.

‘All nonsense’

Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro yesterday denied Duterte’s claim that Marcos wants to stay in power.