The Philippine National Police (PNP) stated on Monday that they have no information regarding any ‘credible’ threat to the life of Vice President Sara Duterte, contrary to her earlier claims.
Prior to this, the Vice President made remarks about threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Lisa Araneta Marcos, and House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez. She claimed to have hired a hitman and ordered their assassination if she were to die unexpectedly, implying that there is a threat to her life.
PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo clarified that the agency has no information about any credible threat against the Vice President.
“Sa ngayon po, ang PNP, walang information as to the credible threat against the vice president,” Fajardo said.
She added that there is no evidence or documentation supporting the alleged threat against Duterte.
“Iyan yung sinasabi na hindi natin alam at wala po tayong kopya nung sinasabi niyang documented threat,” the PNP spokesperson noted.
However, Fajardo emphasized that, as the Vice President, Duterte’s position inherently carries a level of threat, and the PNP is prepared to provide security to her or any other government officials if requested.
“But just the same. Since sya po ay ating Bise Presidente, tinatanggap po natin na ang threat ay inherent sa kanyang position, and we are ready to provide security to her and any other government officials if requested,” she added.