00:00President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. responded to the threat posed against him, his wife,
00:04and his cousin, the House Speaker, by the vice president over the weekend.
00:09The chief executive underscored such remarks from the second highest official of the land
00:13as unsettling, as if he who is president can be threatened that easily.
00:17How much more for an ordinary citizen?
00:20That's why these actions should not be taken lightly.
00:22Furthermore, the president said the situation shouldn't have even escalated to this charade
00:27had the vice president simply, truthfully answered the questions posed to her by lawmakers.
00:33He also stressed all those in public service swore an oath to tell the truth and to never
00:37prevent the truth from coming out.
00:39In the meantime, lower house leaders stated an official who publicly threatens the life
00:44of the president shows signs of being unfit to lead the government.
00:48First part, Senate President Frances Escudero urged those close to the vice president to
00:53advise her to temper her public pronouncements.
01:23to temper her public pronouncements.
