QC Court Issues Arrest Warrant vs. VP Sara Duterte for Grave Threats

MANILA, Philippines – Authorities and court personnel at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) are awaiting further developments after Branch 98 issued on Friday a warrant of arrest against Vice President Sara Duterte over grave threats. Duterte’s legal team confirmed that the arrest warrant was issued and stressed that the vice president has no intention of evading the law and will pursue available legal remedies, including questioning the court’s jurisdiction over the case. The warrant stems from the NBI complaint accusing the Vice President of allegedly threatening President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former Speaker Martin Romualdez. This judicial development is poised to have significant implications for the Philippine political landscape, with attention now focused on the Vice President's legal response and potential shifts in relations with the presidential office and the legislature. The Philippine justice system has consistently drawn public scrutiny regarding the application of law to those in power, and this case is expected to test the independence and resilience of the judiciary against political pressures.