Manila – The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued a warrant for the arrest of Vice President Sara Duterte‑Cayetano on Friday after prosecutors presented evidence that she allegedly threatened the safety of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The charges stem from a series of text messages and recorded conversations in which the vice president is accused of urging supporters to “take decisive action” against the president’s administration. Duterte‑Cayetano’s legal team denied the allegations, claiming the communications were taken out of context and constitute protected political speech. The arrest order has sparked a political firestorm, with opposition leaders condemning it as an attempt to silence dissent, while the administration argues it is a necessary step to uphold law and order. The vice president is expected to appear before the Sandiganbayan on Monday to face the charges.
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