A Philippine court orders the arrest of Vice-President Sara Duterte in a criminal case accusing her of making threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and his wife. The trial court issues a warrant in connection with three counts of “grave threats,” and it sets bail at 120,000 pesos (about US$1,900) for each count, according to a court order.
The allegations stem from remarks Duterte is said to have made in 2024. One report says she told people she had instructed an assassin to kill Marcos and his wife if she were killed herself. Other details include references in the court order to arguments over jurisdiction. The coverage reflects that the case proceeds through the Philippine judicial process while Duterte challenges or responds to legal issues surrounding where and how the case should be handled.
