Palace: Sara Duterte's threat vs Marcos neither hypothetical nor conditional
The Philippine Palace has rejected claims that Vice President Sara Duterte's assassination threats against President Marcos and other officials were hypothetical or conditional. Officials cited legal precedents to argue that the remarks constitute a serious, non-imaginary threat.
Why it matters
This escalation highlights a deepening political rift within the Philippine government, potentially impacting national stability and the administration's legislative agenda.
MANILA, Philippines - Malaca ang said the assassination remarks uttered by Vice President Sara Duterte were neither hypothetical nor conditional, adding that the Duterte camp's justification of the alleged grave threat amounted to an admission.
The report balances the Palace's official stance with the defense provided by the Duterte camp, maintaining a neutral reporting style.
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