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QC court schedules oral arguments on VP Duterte's threats case dismissal bid
A Quezon City court will hear arguments on Vice President Sara Duterte's motions to dismiss or defer proceedings in a grave threats case. The court has set the date to address her requests for deferral or recall of any arrest warrant.
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Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 98 will conduct oral arguments on the grave threats case filed against Vice President Sara Duterte, according to a court order issued on August 17.
The proceedings will address multiple motions filed by Duterte's camp seeking to either defer the case or recall any arrest-related orders, according to the two-page court directive. The specific date for the oral arguments was not detailed in the initial order.
The case centers on grave threats allegations against the Vice President. Details regarding the original complaint and the specific nature of the charges remain part of the court's ongoing proceedings.
Duterte's legal team has been actively pursuing remedies through the judicial system, with the motions now set for formal consideration by the trial court. The oral arguments will allow both parties to present their positions on whether the case should proceed or be subject to other court actions.
The case continues to draw significant public attention given Duterte's position as the country's second-highest official. The court's handling of the motions represents a critical juncture in the legal proceedings.