Statement was classified as an ‘active threat’ and immediately forwarded to the presidential guard force, which took measures to guarantee the president’s safety
US Vice President Sara Duterte made an alarming statement when she said she hired a hitman with the intention of eliminating President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife and the Speaker of the House of Representatives if her own life was at risk. . This statement was classified as an “active threat” and immediately forwarded to the presidential guard force, which took measures to ensure the president’s safety. Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s security was intensified by the Presidential Security Command, which treated the situation as a matter of national security. Duterte’s statement sparked concern in the country’s political and security spheres, leading to increased surveillance around top government leaders.
Sara Duterte, who was a candidate alongside Marcos Jr. in the 2022 elections, did not hesitate to criticize the current administration, accusing the president of corruption and inefficiency. Duterte’s threats came at a troubled time, shortly after the arrest of his chief of staff, Zuleika Lopez, who was detained for obstructing an investigation related to the inappropriate use of public resources. At a press conference, the vice president reiterated that the hitman committed to eliminating the aforementioned politicians, even if she did not survive. This tense situation and accusations of corruption have generated a climate of uncertainty and political instability in the Philippines. Philippine Army Chief Romeo Brawner appealed for calm, assuring that the Armed Forces would maintain a non-partisan and respectful stance towards the country’s democratic institutions.
Published by Sarah Paula
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