The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), the political party of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., has raised alarm over Vice President Sara Duterte’s recent statement alleging she ordered the assassination of the President, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and Speaker Martin Romualdez if harm comes to her.
In a statement released Sunday, the PFP strongly condemned threats and rhetoric that undermine democracy and promote lawlessness. The party called for accountability, unity, and peace, emphasizing the importance of public servants prioritizing the nation’s welfare over personal interests.
“The statements made by Vice President Sara Duterte are deeply alarming as they foster a culture of lawlessness and impunity. Such rhetoric has no place in a democracy,” the PFP said, urging all Filipinos to stand in solidarity with the President and safeguard the country’s future.
Duterte made the controversial remarks during a media briefing following the detention of her chief of staff, Atty. Zuleika Lopez, by the House of Representatives Committee on Good Government. The committee cited Lopez for contempt over her alleged interference in an inquiry into confidential funds used by Duterte’s offices. Lopez was later hospitalized due to health concerns.
Duterte clarified that her comments were not threats but aimed to highlight an alleged security risk against her. However, critics, including House Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe, dismissed the remarks as diversionary tactics to deflect attention from the investigation into the P612.5 million in confidential funds allocated to the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education during her tenure.
“The Vice President’s claim is baseless and an attempt to distract from the real issue of improper fund usage,” Dalipe said, urging the public not to be misled.
Congressional investigators have flagged inconsistencies in the OVP’s fund disbursements, prompting further scrutiny. Duterte, however, insisted there was no misuse of funds, framing the inquiry as a precursor to potential impeachment.
