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QC court issues arrest warrant against Vice President Sara Duterte
A Quezon City Regional Trial Court has issued an arrest warrant for Vice President Sara Duterte in connection with grave threats charges. Court and law enforcement officials are monitoring developments following the Friday issuance of the warrant by Branch 98.
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MANILA – Branch 98 of the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) issued an arrest warrant Friday against Vice President Sara Duterte over allegations of grave threats, according to court and law enforcement sources.
Authorities and court personnel at the QC RTC said they are awaiting further developments in the case. The warrant's issuance marks a significant development in legal proceedings involving the high-ranking government official.
Duterte's legal representatives acknowledged the warrant's issuance on Friday. The vice president's camp has indicated its position regarding the charges, though details on her response remain limited.
The case centers on allegations of grave threats, a criminal charge under Philippine law. The proceedings underscore ongoing legal challenges involving members of the national government.