MANILA, Philippines — “I did not make an assassination threat to the President. Sila lang ang may sabi nyan.”
Vice President Sara Duterte denied making a personal threat to the life of President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos despite assigning herself as the “designated survivor” during the latter’s third State of the Nation Address.
A “designated survivor” is a US government official chosen to stay at a secure location during events where top leaders are gathered.
This ensures continuity of government in case a catastrophic event kills or incapacitates the president, vice president and other top officials.
In a press conference on Friday, Duterte was asked to disclose if she’s ever regretted blurting out the “designated survivor” remark which allegedly threatened Marcos’ life.
Included in the Articles of Impeachment filed against Duterte was the alleged assassination threat she made against the country’s chief executive.
“I did not make an assassination threat to the President. Sila lang nagsasabi nyan. Sila lang nagsasabi na may assassin, may gunman. I did not say that.”