Marcos vows to fight back after Duterte's assassination threat

Philippine president says 'criminal plans' by his VP 'should not be overlooked'

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, right, and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Source photos by Reuters and Getty Images)

November 25, 2024 18:31 JST

MANILA (Reuters) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Monday vowed to fight back against what he called reckless and troubling threats against him, speaking out after his estranged vice president said he would be assassinated if she herself were killed.

In a strongly-worded video message addressing the nation, Marcos did not name Vice President Sara Duterte, his presidential running mate, but said "such criminal plans should not be overlooked."