Philippine VP's Assassination Threat Sparks Security Concerns
TL;DR
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte allegedly threatened President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with assassination if she were killed, prompting a national security investigation. The threat, reportedly linked to a political dispute over her chief-of-staff's detention, has led to heightened security measures for Marcos. Duterte's comments come amid tensions following the collapse of her political alliance with Marcos and ongoing investigations into her and her father's controversial policies.
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