Sara Duterte is facing a court-issued warrant after being charged with threatening to have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife, and a congressman cousin killed by a hitman. The charges follow claims that she would hire the hitman should she be cut down first.
These legal developments are part of a political showdown with President Marcos. In addition to the criminal charges, Duterte is currently in the midst of impeachment proceedings over the alleged assassination threat and other accusations.
The prospect of a trial could have significant implications for Duterte's political future, as it may impact her plans to run for president in 2028.