Criminal complaint filed against Duterte for inciting to sedition

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is facing a criminal complaint filed by Brigadier General Nicolas Torre III of the Philippine National Police for allegedly inciting to sedition with remarks made during a campaign rally. Duterte suggested using a bomb to kill 15 incumbent senators to create vacancies for his party's candidates, a statement that has been described as a joke by his supporters but taken seriously by law enforcement. Torre emphasized that such threats are no longer acceptable in the Philippines and that the complaint aims to protect citizens from potential violence. The complaint, filed with the Department of Justice, highlights the ongoing legal challenges Duterte and his family face under the current administration. Duterte's camp maintains that his comments were meant to entertain, while critics warn that they could inspire dangerous actions among his supporters. The situation is further complicated by similar allegations against Duterte's daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, who is also facing scrutiny for her own threatening remarks.