Philippine Vice President Faces Criminal Complaints Over Assassination Threats

Sara Duterte is accused of inciting sedition and making grave threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as political tensions escalate.

The Philippine National Bureau of Investigation has recommended criminal charges against Vice President Sara Duterte for inciting sedition and making grave threats.
The accusations stem from Duterte's remarks in November suggesting retaliation if she were assassinated, including alleged threats against President Marcos, his wife, and his cousin, the House Speaker.
Duterte denies the allegations, claiming her comments were conditional and did not constitute an active threat, and has described the charges as expected.
The vice president is also facing impeachment proceedings over these threats and separate allegations of corruption and misuse of confidential government funds.
The Department of Justice will decide whether to proceed with a preliminary investigation, while the Senate is expected to address the impeachment trial in June or July.