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NBI open to probe Rodrigo Duterte’s ‘kill’ remark if senators file complaint
Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong urged the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate former President Rodrigo Duterte for allegedly threatening to kill senators.
Duterte reportedly made the remarks, including a wish to blow up 15 senators to smithereens, during a PDP Laban kickoff rally on February 13.
However, the Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) has already filed complaints for inciting to sedition and unlawful utterances against Duterte.
The case is now with the Department of Justice (DOJ), which will determine the next steps.
NBI Director Jaime Santiago reiterated that the agency would only investigate Duterte if the senators themselves file a formal complaint, characterizing the remarks as rhetoric and part of political discourse.
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Lawmaker Jude Acidre warned that former President Rodrigo Duterte's remark about killing senators could have legal consequences, as threatening public officials is a crime under Philippine law.
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PNP-CIDG chief BGen. Nicholas Torre has filed complaints of inciting sedition and unlawful utterances against former President Rodrigo Duterte over his 'kill' remarks about incumbent senators.
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed charges of inciting to sedition and grave threats against Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio before the Department of Justice (DOJ).
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Former President Rodrigo Duterte suggested during a PDP-Laban rally that killing senators would create vacancies, potentially allowing their party's candidates to enter the Senate.
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Senator Imee Marcos stated she is not threatened by former President Rodrigo Duterte's remark about "killing senators," attributing it to his "Davao trash talk" and her perceived favor with him.
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