QC Court Grants Duterte Camp's Bid for Oral Arguments in Grave Threats Case

QC court grants Duterte camp's bid for oral arguments in grave threats case

MANILA, Philippines - The Quezon City Regional Trial Court (QCRTC) has granted the motion filed by the legal team of Vice President Sara Duterte seeking oral arguments in the pending grave threats case against her.The QC-RTC’s Branch 98 set the hearing on August 20, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., during which the court will take up issues concerning jurisdiction and the defense's motion to quash.Records showed that the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed the…

QC court sets oral arguments for Sara Duterte grave threats case

A Quezon City (QC) court has granted Vice President Sara Duterte"s motion to set oral arguments for the grave threats case filed against her in connection with her remark that she hired an individual to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and others if she dies. In an order, the QC Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 98 set the case for hearing and oral arguments on August 20, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.