A court has issued a warrant after a woman was formally charged with allegedly threatening to hire a hitman to kill former Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., his wife First Lady Liza Marcos, and a relative. Prosecutors say the suspect sent a series of messages outlining a plot to eliminate the political family, prompting an intensive investigation by law‑enforcement agencies. The case has ignited fresh debate over political intimidation and the safety of public figures in the Philippines, with officials vowing a swift and thorough pursuit of justice. If convicted, the accused could face severe penalties under the country's anti‑terrorism and homicide statutes.
Warrant follows charge she threatened to have Marcos, his wife and a cousin killed by a hitman.
