A trial court in the Philippines issued an arrest warrant on Friday for Vice-President Sara Duterte. The warrant stems from a criminal case in which Duterte is accused of committing three counts of grave threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez.

According to the court order, bail has been set at 120,000 pesos (approximately US$1,900) for each of the three counts. The legal proceedings follow public statements made by the Vice-President that were interpreted by authorities as direct threats against the President and his family. The Vice-President’s legal team has previously raised questions regarding the court's jurisdiction over the matter, though the court has proceeded with the issuance of the warrant.

While the court has moved forward with the arrest order, the Vice-President has maintained a stance of non-compliance, with reports indicating she has no current intention of surrendering to the court's authority. The situation marks a significant escalation in the ongoing political rift between the families of President Marcos and Vice-President Duterte, who were once political allies during the 2022 election cycle. The case remains in its initial stages, and it is unclear how the executive branch will enforce the warrant given the high-ranking status of the accused.