VP: Lawmakers Did Not Read Impeach Docs

Should you sign first without reading the document? According to fresh allegations from Vice President Sara Duterte, several congressmen did this when they attached their names to the Articles of Impeachment against her.

- Bella Cariaso, Neil Jayson Servallos, Janvic Mateo, Delon Porcalla

"We all know that, first, they (congressmen) did not read the Articles of Impeachment. Second, many of them received a budget or money in exchange for their signature," she said at a press conference yesterday in Davao City.

At least 215 congressmen signed the Articles of Impeachment against Duterte.

"In fact, many already admitted that they were promised something in exchange for their signature... so if we are to talk about accountability by business groups, they should also question how the Articles of Impeachment was passed," she added.

Responding to the Makati Business Club's call for the Senate to proceed with the impeachment trial against her, Duterte said the economy is already down and there is no investor confidence with or without the impeachment.

"They should not use me as a reason for the current state of the economy," the Vice President said.

Meanwhile, Duterte reiterated her earlier call for Sen. Risa Hontiveros to inhibit from the impeachment trial.