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The National Bureau of Investigation told the Senate impeachment court that Vice President Sara Duterte possessed both the intent and capability to carry out publicly made assassination threats, citing her political position and family background as sources of power.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is confronting an impeachment trial spanning four articles of charges, ranging from alleged misuse of public funds to assassination threats. She pledged to emerge 'bloodied but unbowed' from the proceedings.
Vice President Sara Duterte's defence team contends her controversial 2024 statements against President Marcos and others fall short of constituting impeachable 'high crimes', highlighting investigative gaps.
The Philippine National Police will deploy 6,000 officers to secure Manila's Senate complex as Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial commences Monday. Roads around Pasay City will close temporarily during proceedings.