Philippine court orders arrest of VP Duterte over President Marcos threats

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 4, 2026Country: Philippines

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Philippine court orders arrest of VP Duterte over President Marcos threats

A Quezon City court has ordered the arrest of Vice President Sara Duterte over allegations that she arranged the assassination of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and other political figures. She faces three charges of 'grave threat', with bail set at $1,900 for each. This case is part of an impeachment trial that could end her 2028 presidential ambitions.

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