Leaders of the House of Representatives on Sunday called for a probe into Vice President Sara Duterte’s remark that she tasked someone to “kill” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife should she be assassinated.

The Philippines' security council will verify an alleged assassination threat by Vice President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a top official said on Sunday, describing it as a "matter of national security".

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte sparked outrage by claiming she ordered an assassin to target President Marcos Jr. and key allies if she is killed, later insisting the remarks were exaggerated.