Philippine court issues warrant for VP Duterte’s arrest in grave threats case
A Philippine court on Friday ordered the arrest of Vice President Sara Duterte in connection with a criminal case accusing her of making threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the first lady, and a former House speaker.
- Why it matters
- The warrant directly targets the sitting vice president, the second-highest office in the Philippines, and marks an escalation in the criminal investigation into alleged threats made by her against the president, first lady, and former House speaker.
- Most affected
- Vice President Sara Duterte — Subject to arrest warrant in grave threats case; risks detention if apprehended.
Philippine government — Faces constitutional and political crisis with arrest warrant for sitting vice president. - Likely next
- Whether the Vice President is arrested, surrenders voluntarily, or secures a stay of the warrant; any official response from her office or the President's office to the court order.
Also reported by: South China Morning Post, CNA, Free Malaysia Today, PhilStar, Manila Times, The Times of India