What happened
Sara Duterte, the vice president of the Philippines, was released on September 5 after her lawyer confirmed she posted bail in the amount of 360,000 pesos, according to local media reports.
The bail payment was made to a court in Quezon City, part of Metro Manila. The Quezon City regional court had issued an arrest warrant for Duterte a day earlier, on September 4.
The warrant was based on allegations that Duterte threatened to hire others to murder President Marcos and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
Why it matters
The case puts a sitting vice president in direct legal confrontation with the country's president and a former House speaker, underscoring an extraordinary breakdown at the highest levels of Philippine politics.
Because the allegations involve threats to kill top officials, the proceedings carry serious political weight. Duterte's release on bail provides temporary relief but does not remove the legal jeopardy she faces.
Key facts
Sara Duterte's lawyer confirmed she was released on September 5 after paying bail.
The bail amount was 360,000 Philippine pesos.
The Quezon City regional court issued an arrest warrant on September 4 over alleged threats to hire others to murder President Marcos and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
What to watch next
Attention will likely shift to how the criminal complaint behind the arrest warrant proceeds and whether the prosecution presents additional evidence.
Legal arguments from Duterte's defense over the allegations could shape the next phase of the case, as could any further court rulings on her status.