Duterte's Remarks Spark Backlash and Legal Concerns

Former President Rodrigo Duterte has drawn backlash for comments made at a political rally suggesting the killing of 15 senators to make room for his party's candidates in the upcoming elections. While some, including Duterte's allies, defended the statement as a joke, others, like CIDG Chief Nicholas Torre III, have filed complaints for inciting sedition. Senate President Francis Escudero and other senators have expressed differing views on pursuing legal action, with some dismissing the remark as typical rhetoric from Duterte. The National Bureau of Investigation and the Justice Department have indicated possible investigations, though action depends on complaints from the senators themselves. President Marcos criticized Duterte's comments, highlighting the controversial nature of such statements in the political landscape. Meanwhile, Duterte's comments coincide with political tensions involving his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, who faces legal challenges of her own.