Philippine president removes deputy from security council after alleged plot to kill him

Vice-president Sara Duterte is facing an investigation over her alleged threat to kill Ferdinand Marcos Jr

The Philippine president, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, has removed his vice-president, Sara Duterte, from the national security council (NSC) a month after she allegedly plotted to kill him, according to an executive order released on Friday.

The order, signed on Monday by Lucas Bersamin, a lawyer and the Philippines' executive secretary, removed Duterte and all former presidents from the council, which advises the president on policies affecting national security.