The controversial remarks made by Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday evening, where she stated that she would order the killing of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and Speaker Martin Romualdez if someone attempted to assassinate her, have gained international attention. Major news outlets like CNN, Bloomberg, Reuters, the Associated Press, Agence France-Presse, and media platforms from Singapore, Japan, the Middle East, and Europe have reported on the issue.
The statement was made by Vice President Sara Duterte during an early morning press conference at the office of her brother, Congressman Paolo Duterte, in the House of Representatives. According to the law, threats against the life of the President and their family can lead to imprisonment.
According to Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, the Presidential Security Group (PSG) has been informed and is leading the response to the incident. The PSG has coordinated with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for appropriate measures. Meanwhile, General Romeo Brawner of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assured that they would remain neutral and continue to adhere to civilian authority under the leadership of President Marcos as Commander-in-Chief.
