Philippine VP Sara Duterte Charged Over Alleged Assassination Threat

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio has been hit with a criminal charge regarding an alleged death threat against President Ferdinand Marcos, his wife, and a former congressman. The charge of "grave threats" was filed in a court in Quezon City on Tuesday afternoon, as confirmed by Polo Martinez, a spokesman for the Department of Justice.

This charge is related to an ongoing Senate impeachment trial against Duterte. It comes in the wake of her claims that she had hired an assassin to eliminate the president and others if her own life were at risk.

The legal action is based on a criminal complaint filed by the National Bureau of Investigation in February 2025. The complaint includes serious accusations that could affect her political career and reputation.

Duterte's statements and the subsequent charge are significant components of her impeachment proceedings, generating considerable attention regarding the implications for her role in the government.