Assassination Threat in the Philippines

The Philippines' security council is investigating an alleged assassination threat made by Vice President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife, and the speaker of the Philippine House. The threat stemmed from a dispute over the transfer of Duterte's chief-of-staff to jail. Both parties are now under investigation, with potential charges pending.

Extrajudicial Killings in the Philippines

Despite Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s promise to make the war on drugs 'bloodless,' extrajudicial killings continue, with more than 8,000 people killed. Residents still live in fear of law enforcement violence.