Duterte camp weighs perjury charges against ex-police officer Gracioso

Vice President Sara Duterte's legal camp is exploring the possibility of filing perjury charges against Rodulfo Gracioso Jr., the dismissed police officer, according to her legal representative Atty. Clifford Chua.

Chua disclosed the development on Thursday while appearing at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to represent Duterte in responding to an official invitation letter. He did not provide further details regarding the specific allegations that would form the basis of the potential perjury complaint.

The statement marks an escalation in the legal dispute between Duterte and Gracioso, whose dismissal from the Philippine National Police preceded the conflict. The exact nature of the allegations against Gracioso remains unclear pending further clarification from Duterte's legal team.

The NBI appearance underscores the seriousness of the matter and suggests that multiple legal processes may be unfolding simultaneously. Duterte's legal counsel indicated that a final decision on whether to formally file the perjury case would be made after careful study of the circumstances involved.