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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte posted bail of 360,000 pesos ($5,740) after an arrest warrant was issued for her over charges of publicly threatening to arrange the assassination of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others, stemming from comments made during a 2024 online news conference. The case, seen as a political showdown between Duterte and Marcos, could lead to a conviction that permanently disqualifies her from holding public office and seeking the presidency in 2028. Duterte, whose father is former President Rodrigo Duterte, is currently facing impeachment proceedings focused on allegations of unexplained wealth and the threats made during the news conference.

A Philippine court has ordered the arrest of Vice President Sara Duterte for publicly threatening to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife, and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez during a 2024 online news conference. Duterte was impeached by the House of Representatives in May 2026 on similar charges and alleged financial misconduct, and if convicted, she may be barred from seeking the presidency in 2028. Her legal counsel indicated that she plans to post bail while contesting the charges, asserting that her comments were misinterpreted and driven by concerns for her safety.

A Philippine court has issued an arrest warrant for Vice President Sara Duterte over allegations of orchestrating the assassination of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and others, with bail set at $1,900 for each of three charges of "grave threat." The impeachment trial against her has been ongoing for nine weeks, centering on similar accusations of threats and other corruption-related issues from her time in office. The legal troubles for Duterte are compounded by her father's issues with the International Criminal Court, stemming from his controversial anti-drugs campaign that resulted in tens of thousands of deaths.