MANILA: Leaders of the House of Representatives have declared that Vice President Sara Duterte should be held accountable for her recent public outburst. In a series of statements, they expressed their full support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s comments regarding death threats allegedly made by the Vice President, calling her behavior criminal and destabilizing. According to Philippines News Agency, Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr., Deputy Speaker David Suarez, and Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe have all voiced their concerns, stating that Duterte's actions are unbefitting of her high office. Gonzales emphasized that threatening the President's life is not just a crime but a sign of an inability to lead properly. He stressed that such behavior is problematic for a leader who should be promoting unity rather than discord. Suarez described Duterte's actions as a clear danger to the nation, highlighting that her behavior could cause societal discord. He noted that while President Marcos calls for unity, this unity cannot include threats to his life. Suarez further argued that such behavior not only sabotages democracy but also challenges the Republic's strength. Dalipe accused Duterte of undermining both the presidency and the rule of law, equating her threats to a betrayal of the country. He insisted that the Vice President must answer for her actions under the law. The House leaders reaffirmed their support for President Marcos' call for respect for democratic processes and accountability, asserting that no one, including the Vice President, is exempt from the law. The lawmakers also condemned Duterte's refusal to cooperate with investigations, instead choosing to engage in incendiary rhetoric. Suarez criticized this approach, stating that it is unbefitting of an elected official whose role is to serve, not instill fear. The leaders warned of the dangers of allowing such behavior to go unchecked, questioning what else a leader who does not fear the law might do. Finally, the House leade rs cautioned against the dangerous precedent that Duterte's actions could set, with Suarez emphasizing the need to maintain public trust in their leaders and prevent reckless behavior from undermining it.