The Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported that, in a press briefing, NBI Director Jaime Santiago said the cases were filed in connection with Duterte’s previous remarks that she hired someone to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and House Speaker Martin Romualdez if the supposed assassination plot against her was to succeed.
He said it would be up to the vice president to opt to answer the charges before the prosecutors who would decide whether to file cases before the courts.
“All cases filed by law enforcement officers shall be filed before the prosecutor’s office, and the prosecutor’s office shall conduct a preliminary investigation to determine whether to file charges or not. They may decide to summon VP Sara or witnesses.”
Santiago also admitted that they had yet to identify the supposed assassin.
“Pending the results of the evaluation, we cannot say anything more for now so as not to pre-empt the results and prejudice the rights of any party,” he said.
“A prima facie case is established by such evidence that, if left uncontroverted, would be sufficient to establish all the elements of the crime. The process will undergo case build-up as needed to ensure that there is sufficient evidence and that the respondent is not unduly hauled to court,” the DOJ said in a statement.
“The crime of grave threats penalises statements that create real and imminent danger to specific persons, regardless of whether actual harm occurs.
“This is what the prosecutors will evaluate based on the evidence presented,” the DOJ explained.
“While freedom of speech is protected, the Supreme Court has consistently ruled that it does not extend to speech that incites violence, rebellion, or disorder.
The DOJ assured the public that it remains committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that due process is strictly followed in all legal proceedings.
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