NBI wraps probe on Sara Duterte’s death threat allegations

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is finalizing its probe report into Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged death threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

NBI Director Jaime Santiago said on Tuesday that his team has been carefully evaluating evidence and testimonies gathered, stressing the need for a 'reasonable certainty of conviction' as per new DOJ rules.

The NBI will submit all gathered evidence to the Department of Justice (DOJ), where prosecutors will decide whether to file charges or return the case for further investigation.

In an expletive-laden online briefing in November last year, Vice President Duterte said she had already tapped an assassin to kill President Marcos, First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, and House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez if a supposed assassination plot against her were to succeed.

Duterte faces potential charges under the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 and the Anti-Terrorism Act for alleged grave threats and a possible violation related to an alleged 'kill order'.

President Marcos vowed to block what he called 'criminal attempts' following Duterte's remarks, describing them as alarming.

At least three impeachment complaints against Vice President Duterte were verified as of Friday.