Philippine President and Vice President in Escalating Political Crisis Over Assassination Threats

Vice President Sara Duterte's public comments about a plot to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and others have led to heightened security, legal inquiries, and intensified political tensions.

Vice President Sara Duterte claimed she arranged for the assassination of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife, and the House Speaker if she were to be killed, later describing the statement as an exaggerated expression of concern for her safety.
President Marcos condemned Duterte's remarks as a 'criminal plot' and vowed to uphold the rule of law, while the Department of Justice announced plans to investigate the Vice President's comments.
The two leaders, once allies after their joint electoral victory in 2022, have seen their relationship deteriorate over policy differences, including approaches to China and the legacy of Duterte's father's drug war.
Duterte, the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, has accused Marcos and his allies of corruption and political persecution, while facing congressional investigations into her own alleged misuse of public funds.
The political feud is testing the stability of Philippine democracy, with calls for accountability and concerns about the implications for governance and national security.