Vice President Sara Duterte faces arrest over alleged assassination threats against President Marcos Jr. and others, sparking a major political showdown. Already impeached for financial misconduct and threats, her legal team plans to post bail as she fights to avoid detention. The controversy stems from a viral statement she made last year, which she later claimed was about personal safety—not a direct threat—raising national security alarms. Once allies, Marcos and Duterte’s alliance collapsed after their 2022 win, with Marcos aligning with the U.S. while her father, Rodrigo Duterte, remains under ICC scrutiny for drug war atrocities. A conviction could bar her from future office, ending her 2028 presidential dreams.
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