House leaders condemn VP Duterte for threatening President, call for investigation

Senior leaders of the House of Representatives on Sunday condemned Vice President Sara Duterte for threatening the lives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos.

House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe called for an exhaustive investigation to uncover the truth behind the alleged assassination plot, emphasizing that the integrity of democracy demands transparency.

Bukidnon Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores urged the Department of Justice to study Duterte's liability, citing a precedent where a bomb joke led to police custody and highlighting the serious nature of death threats against public officials.

Deputy Speaker David Suarez warned that the matter is a 'potential risk' to national security and stressed that any individual involved in threatening the President must face accountability.

House Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr. emphasized the gravity of Duterte's statements, noting they are a heinous crime and a betrayal of democratic institutions.

The House leaders pledged to work with law enforcement agencies to ensure full transparency and uphold justice if evidence points to the Vice President's involvement in the alleged plot, including any misuse of confidential funds.