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Palace accepts court's arrest warrant against Vice President Duterte
Malacañang has expressed respect for a court decision to issue an arrest warrant against Vice President Sara Duterte on grave threats charges. The Palace press office confirmed the government's acceptance of judicial orders on Friday.
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The Palace said it respects the court's issuance of an arrest warrant against Vice President Sara Duterte over three counts of grave threats, according to Palace Press Officer and Undersecretary Claire Castro. "The Palace respects any decision or order issued by the court," Castro said in a statement to reporters on Friday. The statement came after a court authorized the arrest warrant against the Vice President, marking a significant development in an ongoing legal matter. The Palace's position underscores the government's deference to judicial decisions, despite the high-profile nature of the case involving the country's second-highest official. Further details regarding the charges and next steps in the legal proceedings were not immediately provided.