Politics · Philippines Bureau
Palace dismisses VP Duterte's claims of presidential plot against her
Malacañang has rejected Vice President Sara Duterte's allegations that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. plotted against her and threatened to pursue an ICC warrant against her father. The denial came as tensions between the two officials continue to escalate.
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The Philippine presidential palace on Monday categorically denied claims made by Vice President Sara Duterte that she received information in 2024 about alleged plans by President Marcos to attack her and seek an International Criminal Court warrant against former President Rodrigo Duterte.
Palace press officer Claire Castro addressed the allegations during a media briefing, refuting the vice president's statements and characterizing them as unfounded. The denial marks the latest in a series of public disputes between the two officials in recent months.
Vice President Duterte has been increasingly vocal about her differences with the Marcos administration, citing concerns about her safety and her family's security. Her claims about the alleged plot have raised questions about the state of relations within the highest levels of Philippine government.
The exchange underscores growing tensions between the president and vice president, who ran as running mates in the 2022 elections but have since become political rivals. Officials from both camps have made competing assertions regarding their respective positions and intentions.