Vice President Sara Duterte is scheduled to appear before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) today in connection with a grave threats complaint. The allegations involve Duterte’s purported statement about contracting an assassin to target President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and House Speaker Martin Romualdez, raising national security concerns.

The investigation comes amid a postponement of a separate House hearing to avoid interference with the NBI’s probe. Duterte initially sought a rescheduling of the NBI summons, citing her involvement in another inquiry related to the alleged misuse of confidential and intelligence funds during her time as Education Secretary. However, legislative leaders emphasized the urgency of the NBI investigation, underlining its significance for national security.

This case has drawn considerable political attention, with potential implications for governance and public trust in high-level officials. Duterte’s appearance is seen as a crucial step in addressing these concerns.