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Philippine VP Sara Duterte Faces Criminal Charge Over Marcos Threat
Sara Duterte has been charged with making death threats against President Ferdinand Marcos, stemming from allegations made during her impeachment trial.
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio has been filed with a criminal charge for making threats against President Ferdinand Marcos and his family. This charge relates to allegations she had previously made about hiring an assassin to target Marcos, his wife, and a former congressman cousin if she faced death herself.
The charge of 'grave threats' was officially filed on Tuesday in a courtroom in Quezon City, as confirmed by Polo Martinez, a spokesperson for the Department of Justice. This follows a complaint submitted by the National Bureau of Investigation in February 2025 that contributed to ongoing legal proceedings against Duterte.
The criminal charge is a key element of the case against Duterte as part of her current Senate impeachment trial. This trial has escalated tensions within the political landscape of the Philippines.
In her earlier remarks, Duterte indicated her willingness to take lethal action against prominent political figures, which has led to the serious legal repercussions she is now facing. Reports have connected her statements to the broader context of her impeachment proceedings.