Duterte Threatens Marcos Amid Political Tensions

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has publicly threatened to have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assassinated if she is killed, a statement that has prompted his office to take immediate action regarding the threat. During a late-night press conference, Duterte revealed that she had spoken to an assassin and instructed him to kill Marcos, his wife, and the House Speaker if an alleged plot against her life were to succeed. This alarming statement reflects a significant rift between the Duterte and Marcos families, previously political allies, which has escalated with accusations and tensions growing ahead of future elections. Duterte's comments followed a suggestion from an online commenter urging her to stay safe, yet she did not mention any specific threats against her. In response, the Presidential Communications Office stated that any threat to the president's life must be taken seriously, especially given the public nature of Duterte's remarks. This incident comes amid increasing political turmoil, including Duterte facing potential impeachment and a fallout with Marcos's wife over various allegations.