Supporters gather for Sara Duterte ahead of arraignment
Supporters of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte gathered at the Quezon City Hall ahead of her arraignment for grave threat charges. The case stems from allegations that she threatened the lives of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and other high-ranking officials.
Why it matters
This case represents a significant escalation in the political rift between the Philippines' top two executive leaders.
MANILA, Philippines - A group of individuals gathered outside Quezon City Hall on Friday to show their support for Vice President Sara Duterte ahead of her arraignment on three counts of grave threats.
Duterte is scheduled to be arraigned before the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 98 at 8:30 a.m.
Her spokesperson, lawyer Paolo Panelo Jr., earlier said the vice president would be physically present "as required by law."
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The arraignment will formally inform Duterte of the charges against her and require her to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty, after which the court's proceedings will begin.
She may also opt to refuse to enter a plea, which, as standard procedure, and the court will enter a not guilty plea on her behalf.
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