During the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) testified that it has not found any validated information to identify the alleged hitman contracted to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former Speaker Martin Romualdez.NBI Regional Director Atty.

Jeremy Lotoc stated that while the bureau took the matter seriously due to Duterte's alleged threats during a press conference, there is no confirmed evidence or video footage to support the claim.Lotoc emphasized that the absence of validated information means the investigation remains ongoing.The defense team, represented by Atty.Mark Vinluan, denied the allegations, asserting that Duterte did not contract a hitman and would present evidence to counter the claims.The case highlights the challenges of proving conspiracy in high-profile political cases, with the impeachment court awaiting further developments.

The testimony also revealed that the NBI believes Duterte may have already communicated with the alleged hitman before the press conference, adding complexity to the investigation.This development underscores the delicate balance between political accountability and the need for concrete evidence in legal proceedings.