Members of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) have renewed their support for President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos as they condemned the recent threat of assassination made against them.

"We reaffirm our unwavering support for the administration of President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos, Jr., trusting that under his leadership, democracy, the rule of law, and national progress will prevail," they said.

PFP members said this in a joint statement after Vice President Sara Duterte announced that she had contracted an assassin to kill the First Couple and House Speaker Martin Romualdez if she was murdered.

"We, the members of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), strongly and unequivocally condemn any attacks against our democracy," the members said.

"We reject all forms of violence, threats, or actions that jeopardize the safety of our people and the stability of our nation," they added.

According to the party members, Duterte's statements against the First Couple had no place in democracy and at a "Bagong Pilipinas" that values accountability, peace, and order.

"The statements made by Vice President Sara Duterte against the President and the First Lady are deeply alarming as they undermine the rule of law and foster a culture of lawlessness and impunity," they said.

The PFP members urged the country's leaders to transcend personal and political interests, prioritize unity over division, and commit to fostering peace and moral recovery.

"As public servants, we must exemplify humility, discipline, and accountability in both our words and actions," they said.

"Now more than ever, we call on our fellow public servants and the Filipino people to stand in solidarity with the President and work together to safeguard the future of our nation," they added.

During a Zoom presser, Vice President Duterte said she had already asked someone to go after the three in case something happened to her.

"May kinausap na ako na tao. Sinabi ko sa kanya, 'Kapag pinatay ako, patayin mo si BBM, si Liza Araneta, at si Martin Romualdez.' (I have already talked to someone and told him that if I got killed, kill BBM, Liza Araneta, and Martin Romualdez). No joke. No joke," she said.

"Nagbilin na ako, ma'am. 'Pag namatay ako, sabi ko, ''Wag kang tumigil ha, hanggang hindi mo mapatay sila.' (I told him that if I died, don't stop until you have killed them). And then he said, yes," she added.

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin has tapped the Presidential Security Command (PSC) to take immediate, proper action on Vice President Sara Duterte's threat to the life of the First Couple.

"The Executive Secretary has referred this active threat to the Presidential Security Command for immediate proper action," the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said.

"Any threat to the life of the President must always be taken seriously, more so that this threat has been publicly revealed in clear and certain terms," it added.

In a statement late Saturday afternoon, the PSC said it has already heightened and strengthened its security protocols following the Vice President's pronouncements.

"We are also closely coordinating with law enforcement agencies to detect, deter, and defend against any and all threats to the President and the First Family," it said.

The PSC said it was taking Vice President Duterte's remarks seriously and considering it a matter of national security.

"Any threat to the life of the President and the First Family, regardless of its origin—and especially one made so brazenly in public—is treated with the utmost seriousness," it said.

"We consider this a matter of national security and shall take all necessary measures to ensure the President's safety," it added.