Sara Duterte

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Sara Duterte's Threat Makes Philippine Politics Look Like a Telenovela!

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Sara Duterte raises eyebrows and security fears with her shocking assassination threat against President Marcos Jr.!

In a dramatic turn of events that could easily fit into a blockbuster movie script, Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has threatened to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., if her life were in danger. The daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, who was notorious for his no-nonsense approach to crime, took to a press conference to shockingly announce that she’s contracted a hitman to carry out the job if it ever came to that. The brazen nature of her statement has caused quite a stir not just in the political arena but also on social media, leading many to question the state of safety in the country.

Security measures have been ramped up for President Marcos Jr. and his family as a precautionary response to Duterte’s alarming comments. Philippine security agencies have moved quickly to tighten safety protocols, reflecting the seriousness with which this threat is being treated. Political analysts are scratching their heads, trying to make sense of how the former allies of the Duterte administration have now turned into fierce rivals in such a public and sensational way. It seems like the plot thickens on this intriguing political battlefield.

Duterte's startling statement may have roots in her frustrations, particularly after the House of Representatives moved to detain her Chief of Staff, Zuleika Lopez. This suggests a deeper underlying conflict within the Philippine political system, where power dynamics and alliances can change in the blink of an eye. With Sara Duterte's past rooted in her father's tough policies, her remarks seem almost like a continuation of that legacy. However, can an actual assassination plot even be taken seriously, especially when it’s stated so publicly? Or is this merely a strategic ploy to regain some control in a rapidly shifting landscape?

Meanwhile, many are left wondering what the future holds for both Duterte and Marcos Jr. This shocking revelation not only raises questions about their relationship but about the essential fragility of political power in the Philippines. One interesting fact is that Filipinos are known for their affinity for telenovelas, and with plots like this, it appears real life is imitating their beloved dramas. Furthermore, this isn’t the first time threats have circulated within the political corridors of the Philippines; history has seen its fair share of dramatic power struggles that still reverberate today. As the story unfolds, one can only hope for a resolution that is less perilous than what Sara Duterte has thrown into the mix!

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Philippines VP Sara Duterte threatens Marcos assassination if she is ... (Aljazeera.com)

The president's security has been boosted after his deputy's 'active threat' that were 'made so brazenly in public'.

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Philippines VP Sara Duterte says she will have President Ferdinand ... (Sky News)

Sara Duterte is the daughter of former president, Rodrigo Duterte, well known for his police-enforced anti-drugs crackdown when he was in power.

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Philippine VP Sara Duterte makes big statement. She says, 'If I die…' (Hindustan Times)

The assassination threat came after the House of Representatives decided to detain VP Sara Duterte's Chief of Staff Zuleika Lopez. | World News.

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Philippines vice-president Sara Duterte publicly reveals presidential ... (ABC News)

Sara Duterte held an early press conference to announce she had directed someone to kill Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, his wife and the speaker ...

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Philippines vice president publicly threatens to have nation's ... (CBS News)

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said Saturday she has contracted an assassin to kill the president, his wife and the House of Representatives speaker ...

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Philippines boosts security after VP's assassination threat against ... (Reuters)

Sara Duterte told reporters she had told an assassin to kill Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife and the speaker of the Philippine House if she were to be ...

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VP of Philippines says she's hired assassin to kill president and his ... (The Times of Israel)

Security stepped up for President 'Bongbong' Marcos after ex-ally Sara Duterte tells reporters she contracted assassin to carry out hit in case she is ...

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Philippines tightens security after VP Sara Duterte threatens ... (Global Times)

Philippine security agencies stepped up safety protocols on Saturday after Vice President Sara Duterte said she would have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ...

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Philippine vice president says she would have Marcos assassinated ... (CNN)

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said on Saturday she would have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr assassinated if she herself were killed, ...

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Philippine VP's assassination threat against president a national ... (Reuters)

The Philippines' security council will verify an alleged assassination threat by Vice President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., ...

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'Kill Marcos if I'm killed': Philippine vice president Sara Duterte's ... (Times of India)

Rest of World News: Philippine vice president Sara Duterte sparked a political row by claiming she had hired an assassin to kill President Ferdinand Marcos ...

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The Philippines on Alert for VP Sara Duterte's Assassination Threat ... (English Tempo.co)

The Philippines VP Sara Duterte threatened to have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr assassinated if she was killed.

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Sara Duterte: Kill remark vs Marcos 'taken out of logical context' (GMA News Online)

Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday stood firm that her statement that she ordered to have President Marcos killed if an alleged plot against her succeeds ...

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Rift between two political families in Philippines intensifies as ... (Global Times)

The rift between the president and the vice president of the Philippines has gone public as the Vice President Sara Duterte, who is the daughter of the ...

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Philippine Vice President Duterte Publicly Threatens to Have ... (TIME)

Sara Duterte publicly accused Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of incompetence and said she contracted an assassin to kill him if she herself is killed.

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DOJ: Subpoena to be issued vs Sara Duterte (GMA News Online)

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday said a subpoena would be issued against Vice President Sara Duterte following her assassination remark against ...

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NBI: No info on threats vs VP Sara Duterte (GMA News Online)

The National Bureau of Investigation said Monday that they did not receive any information about the supposed threats against Vice President Sara Duterte.

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Marcos' security doubled following Sara Duterte's kill remark (GMA News Online)

An official from the Presidential Security Command (PSC) on Monday said President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s security has been doubled following Vice ...

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PNP sees possible complaints following Sara Duterte's threat vs ... (GMA News Online)

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said complaints may be lodged in relation to Vice President Sara Duterte's statement that she gave orders to ...

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