The Philippines’ security council will verify an alleged assassination threat by Vice President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a top official said on Sunday, describing it as a “matter of national security”.
National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano said the government considers all threats to the president as “serious”, vowing to closely work with law enforcement and intelligence communities to investigate the threat and possible perpetrators.
“Any and all threats against the life of the president shall be validated and considered a matter of national security,” Ano said in a statement.
The Presidential Communications Office, citing the justice ministry, said Duterte’s threats are now under investigation and may lead to charges.
In response to Duterte’s threat, Marcos’ presidential security command said it had tightened its protocols in guarding the Philippine leader and the national police chief had ordered an investigation.
Persons:
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Locations:
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