Matibag: Duterte’s threat had ‘kinetic force,’ prompted other threats

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s threats against ranking officials resulted in a so-called “kinetic force” where her statements prompted other individuals — like her brother — to make their own threats, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag said on Tuesday.

During the eighth day of Duterte’s trial at the Senate Impeachment Court, ...