Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has publicly threatened to hire an assassin to kill the president, his wife, and the speaker of the House of Representatives if she herself is killed. The threat has been referred to an elite presidential guards force for action, and Marcos's security has been increased. Duterte and Marcos were running mates in the 2022 elections but had a falling-out over key differences. Duterte has accused Marcos, his wife, and the House speaker of corruption and incompetence. Her threat may constitute a crime under Philippine law.