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VP Sara Duterte's Threat Video Used in Impeachment Trial Against Marcos
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2026-07-07 12:11   Politics   10

VP Sara Duterte's Threat Video Used in Impeachment Trial Against Marcos

The Senate impeachment court allowed the prosecution to present a two-minute portion of Vice President Sara Duterte's November 2024 press conference as evidence against President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.

The video, which features Duterte threatening to kill Marcos, his wife Liza Araneta, and former Speaker Martin Romualdez, was played before the court and identified by NBI agent John Mark Calilung.The portion shown spans from the 1 hour 15-minute mark to 1 hour 17 minutes and 18 seconds.

Senate impeachment court Presiding Officer Senator Francis Escudero stated that the video's inclusion aims to save time and support the prosecution's case.The prosecution seeks to enter the entire two-hour video as evidence, though the court will later rule on its admissibility.Duterte defended her remarks as an exercise of freedom of expression.The case highlights tensions in Philippine politics regarding accountability and legal proceedings.

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