Philippine VP makes shocking statement about hired killer targeting top officials
Philippine Vice-President openly declares hiring an assassin in case of her death. Government officials react to direct threat against President Marcos Jr and other high-ranking leaders
In an unprecedented political development Vice-President Sara Duterte made a startling announcement today - declaring sheʼs arranged for an assassin to target key government figures if something happens to her
The VPʼs threat specifically points at President Ferdinand Marcos Jr‚ his spouse and the House Speaker: showing a direct challenge to Philippines top leadership. Her statement (which she insisted wasnt a joke) created immediate shock-waves throughout Manilaʼs political circles
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin quickly responded to this high-stakes situation; directing the elite presidential security unit to take proper action - though specific counter-measures remain unclear. The announcement raises serious questions about security protocols and political stability in the nationʼs capital
The declaration by Duterte – daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte – represents an unusual public threat against the countryʼs highest office-holders. Her statement included these specific targets:
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr
- The First Lady
- The Speaker of the House
The governments quick response through its executive branch shows theyʼre treating this as a real security issue; not just political rhetoric. The presidential guard unit has been put on high-alert to handle what Bersamin termed an “active threat“