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  "id": 5767464,
  "title": "Philippine VP Duterte posts bail over 'grave threats' against president",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/philippine-vp-duterte-posts-bail-over-grave-threats-against-president",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T10:56:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/region/2026/09/1526314/philippine-vp-duterte-posts-bail-over-grave-threats-against-president"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manila, Philippines - Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte posted bail on Saturday after an arrest warrant was issued due to allegations of making death threats against President Ferdinand Marcos, his wife, and a cousin. Duterte had claimed to have hired a hitman to kill the president and his family during a late-night news briefing, though she later stated the comments were misconstrued. The threat is a central issue in her Senate impeachment trial, which could result in her removal from office and a ban from politics. Duterte willingly appeared in court to settle the warrant, avoiding arrest. Her lawyer, Lawrence Lim, explained that her lawyers advised her to post bail for her safety, as she would have better protection from civilians in the courthouse rather than being detained. Duterte expressed fear for her life, stating she would not accept bail if unmonitored, fearing police harassment and potential harm in custody. The Philippine presidential palace dismissed her claims as \"unfounded,\" asserting that police were fulfilling their duty to protect citizens. A conviction on the grave threats charge could lead to a six-month prison sentence. Duterte's legal team emphasized she had no intention of evading the law and would pursue all legal options. The vice president was impeached in May by the House of Representatives for charges including graft and corruption. A guilty verdict in the Senate could end her bid for the presidency in 2028.",
  "summary": "MANILA: Philippine vice president Sara Duterte posted bail at a Manila courthouse on Saturday, a day after an arrest warrant was issued over her alleged death threat against the country’s president.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Philippine VP Duterte posts bail over ‘grave threats’ against Marcos",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/philippine-vp-duterte-posts-bail-over-grave-threats-against-marcos-5731474",
        "published": "2026-09-05T05:43:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Philippine VP Duterte posts bail over 'grave threats' against Marcos",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/philippine-vp-duterte-posts-bail-over-grave-threats-against-marcos",
        "published": "2026-09-05T05:56:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Philippines VP Sara Duterte posts bail after arrest warrant over Marcos death plot",
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        "published": "2026-09-05T06:46:38.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Philippine VP Sara Duterte posts bail over death threat against Ferdinand Marcos",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/philippine-vp-sara-duterte-posts-bail-over-death-threat-against",
        "published": "2026-09-05T07:19:10.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "NPR",
        "title": "Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte posts bail after arrest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/philippines-vice-president-sara-duterte-posts-bail-after-arrest",
        "published": "2026-09-05T07:21:10.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Philippine Vice-President Duterte-Carpio posts bail over alleged Marcos death threat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/philippine-vice-president-duterte-carpio-posts-bail-over-alleged",
        "published": "2026-09-05T07:46:06.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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