EARLY MORNING MELTDOWN. In this videograb, Vice President Sara Duterte again lets it all out against the first couple and their allies in the House of Representatives at an online press conference she called on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
MANILA, Philippines — Leaders of the House of Representatives on Sunday called for a probe into Vice President Sara Duterte’s remark that she tasked someone to “kill” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife should she be assassinated.
According to House Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr., the gravity of Duterte’s statements cannot be overstated, emphasizing that the Vice President should be safeguarding the Constitution.
Article continues after this advertisement“A kill order on the President is not only a heinous crime but also a betrayal of the highest order—one that shakes the very foundation of our democratic institutions,” he added.
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This prompted House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe and House Assistant Majority Leader Zia Adiong to call for an “exhaustive and impartial investigation to uncover the truth behind the assassination plot against the President.”
Article continues after this advertisement“The people deserve to know the full extent of this plot, including any potential abuse of power or betrayal of public trust. The integrity of our democracy demands nothing less,” Dalipe’s statement reads.
Article continues after this advertisementHe also pointed out that the vice president’s role as a constitutional successor makes the situation extraordinarily sensitive.
Article continues after this advertisement“It is essential that we send a clear message that no one, regardless of position, is above the law,” he added.
Meanwhile, Adiong pointed out that Duterte’s alleged kill order reflects a “dangerous normalization of extrajudicial means to address personal or political grievances.”
Article continues after this advertisement“Public officials are expected to uphold justice, fairness, and the Constitution, not to insinuate access to violence as a means of retribution,” he added.
This was also reiterated by Deputy Speaker David Suarez, who cautioned about the broader implications of such an alleged plot by the Vice President.
“Conspiring with an assassin to target the President is a serious crime,” Suarez pointed out.
The House leaders also said the lower chamber of Congress is ready to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and ensure full transparency in addressing the alleged assassination plot against Marcos.
“Should evidence point to the Vice President’s culpability, the leader assured the public that the House would fulfill its constitutional mandate to uphold accountability and justice,” their statement reads.
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