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DOJ vows fair, thorough investigation vs. Dutertes
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating former President Rodrigo Duterte's statements urging the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to address "fractured governance" under President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s administration.
DOJ Undersecretary Jesse Andres called Duterte's remarks "uncalled for" and "out of order," stating they are a "great disservice" and an "insult" to Filipinos in the bureaucracy.
Andres emphasized that Duterte's invitation for the military to seek a remedy is "bordering on sedition and is legally actionable."
The DOJ may ask former President Duterte to explain his remarks regarding "fractured governance" and the military's intervention.
The investigation will also consider Vice President Sara Duterte's recent pronouncements, including her alleged threat to hire assassins.
The DOJ is exploring the possibility that Duterte's statements and the Vice President's alleged threat are part of a larger destabilization plot.
The DOJ will determine whether to file appropriate charges in observance of due process.
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