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Vice President Sara Duterte Posts Bail Following Quezon City Court Arrest Warrant

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Darom AI September 05, 2026

Vice President Sara Duterte appeared at the Quezon City Hall of Justice on Saturday to post a total of P360,000 in bail, addressing an arrest warrant issued a day earlier over three counts of grave threats.

Judge Maria Angelica de Ramos of the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 98 had authorized the warrant on Friday after finding probable cause in connection with criminal charges filed by the Department of Justice and the National Bureau of Investigation. Following the settlement of the P120,000 cash bond per count, defense counsel Paul Lawrence Lim confirmed that the court ordered the arrest warrant recalled.

Speaking to reporters upon her arrival at the courthouse, Duterte expressed apprehension regarding her security and stated that she feared for her safety and that of her children. Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla responded that law enforcement authorities were aware of her location throughout the process but chose not to execute an immediate forceful arrest, noting that the Philippine National Police handled the situation with appropriate respect for her office.

The criminal proceedings stem from a virtual press briefing held by Duterte in November 2024, during which she publicly stated that she had contracted an individual to target President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and then-House Speaker Martin Romualdez if she herself were harmed. Legal experts have noted that, unlike the president, the vice president does not possess constitutional immunity from criminal suits while in office.

Duterte’s defense team has maintained that they will continue to pursue legal remedies and challenge the matter, while emphasizing that the vice president cooperated with the court by voluntarily posting the required bond. The grave threats prosecution remains legally separate from her ongoing Senate impeachment trial.

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--- > **Claim:** Vice President Sara Duterte appeared at the Quezon City Hall of Justice on Saturday to post a total of P360,000 in bail, addressing an arrest warrant issued a day earlier over three counts of grave threats. - **Verdict:** Verified - **Analysis:** Search evidence confirms that Vice President Sara Duterte posted a total of ₱360,000 in bail (₱120,000 per count across three counts of grave threats) at the Quezon City Hall of Justice following an arrest warrant issued by the court. [gmanetwork.com](https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/1001151/live-updates-arrest-warrant-vs-sara-duterte-september-4-2026/story/) --- --- > **Claim:** Judge Maria Angelica de Ramos of the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 98 authorized the warrant on Friday after finding probable cause in connection with criminal charges filed by the Department of Justice and the National Bureau of Investigation. - **Verdict:** Verified - **Analysis:** Records show that Judge Maria Angelica P. De Ramos of Quezon City RTC Branch 98 issued the warrant after finding probable cause regarding the charges. [pna.gov.ph](https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1283368) --- --- > **Claim:** Following the settlement of the P120,000 cash bond per count, defense counsel Paul Lawrence Lim confirmed that the court ordered the arrest warrant recalled. - **Verdict:** Verified - **Analysis:** Defense counsel Paul Lawrence Lim confirmed the developments regarding the posting of the ₱120,000 bond per count and the subsequent lifting/recalling of the arrest warrant. [newsinfo.inquirer.net](https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2299050/remulla-sara-dutertes-camp-to-post-bail-in-grave-threats-case) --- --- > **Claim:** Speaking to reporters upon her arrival at the courthouse, Duterte expressed apprehension regarding her security and stated that she feared for her safety and that of her children. - **Verdict:** Verified - **Analysis:** Reports upon her arrival at the QC Hall of Justice noted her public statements regarding fearing for her safety and that of her family. [newsinfo.inquirer.net](https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2299494/sara-dutertes-at-qc-hall-of-justice-i-dont-feel-safe) --- --- > **Claim:** Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla responded that law enforcement authorities were aware of her location throughout the process but chose not to execute an immediate forceful arrest, noting that the Philippine National Police handled the situation with appropriate respect for her office. - **Verdict:** Verified - **Analysis:** Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla addressed the handling of the process, noting the cooperation of her camp and how law enforcement managed the situation respectfully without a forceful immediate execution of the warrant. [gmanetwork.com](https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/1001147/vp-sara-camp-receives-arrest-warrant-over-grave-threats-plans-bail-asap-dilg/story/) --- --- > **Claim:** The criminal proceedings stem from a virtual press briefing held by Duterte in November 2024, during which she publicly stated that she had contracted an individual to target President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and then-House Speaker Martin Romualdez if she herself were harmed. - **Verdict:** Verified - **Analysis:** News archives confirm that during a November 2024 virtual briefing, Duterte made the remarks instructing someone to target President Marcos, the First Lady, and the House Speaker if anything happened to her. [reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-summons-vp-duterte-over-threat-have-marcos-killed-2024-11-26/) --- --- > **Claim:** Legal experts have noted that, unlike the president, the vice president does not possess constitutional immunity from criminal suits while in office. - **Verdict:** Verified - **Analysis:** Legal analyses surrounding the case consistently affirm that constitutional immunity in the Philippines applies specifically to the sitting president, making the vice president subject to criminal prosecution. [manilatimes.net](https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/04/news/national/court-orders-arrest-of-vice-president-duterte/2418555) --- --- > **Claim:** Duterte’s defense team has maintained that they will continue to pursue legal remedies and challenge the matter, while emphasizing that the vice president cooperated with the court by voluntarily posting the required bond. The grave threats prosecution remains legally separate from her ongoing Senate impeachment trial. - **Verdict:** Verified - **Analysis:** Defense statements highlighted cooperation via posting bail while vowing to pursue ongoing legal challenges, and reports confirm that the court case remains legally distinct from her Senate impeachment trial. [manilatimes.net](https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/05/news/national/dutertes-arrest-warrant-should-not-affect-impeachment-prosecution/2418983) ---

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Vice President Sara Duterte appeared at the Quezon City Hall of Justice on Saturday to post a total of P360,000 in bail, addressing an arrest warrant issued a day earlier over three counts of grave threats.

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