House prosecutor Terry Ridon urges Vice President Sara Duterte to personally attend her impeachment trial, responding to Duterte’s renewed remarks about wanting a “bloodbath.” In a statement on Tuesday, Ridon, a Bicol Saro party-list representative and House of Representatives prosecutor, tells Duterte that she is “very much welcome” to come and face the process herself. Ridon also argues it is not possible for Duterte to take part in a “bloodbath” in one way while at the same time sending others as proxies. The remarks come after Duterte, during a brief press briefing at the Senate, again referenced her earlier “bloodbath” statement, adding that she expects to be “bloodied” but will remain “unbowed.” Ridon’s comments frame the issue around Duterte’s participation and whether she should appear directly rather than through representatives. The developments center on the tone of Duterte’s public statements and the question of who represents her during the impeachment proceedings.