VP Sara Duterte's press conf threats investigated; journs subpoenaed

Three journalists from Manila Times, Rappler, and Philippine Daily Inquirer appeared before the NBI Cybercrime Division on Wednesday as part of an investigation into alleged threats made by Vice President Sara Duterte during a press conference over a week ago.

The reporters were subpoenaed to provide statements about events leading up to and during the controversial expletive-filled press conference where Duterte threatened assassination if she was targeted.

During the Nov. 23 virtual press con, Duterte said she had arranged for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Marcos, and House Speaker Martin Romualdez to be killed in retaliation for an alleged plot against her life.

Duterte maintained that her statement was 'maliciously taken out of logical context.'

The Vice President is scheduled to appear before the NBI on December 11 after missing her initial hearing date.