Summary
- The presidential office condemned the Democratic Party for politicizing the death of an anti-corruption official involved in a probe into the first lady’s luxury handbag gift
- Opposition lawmakers were blamed for intense grilling of anti-corruption officials, leading to speculation about government pressure contributing to the official’s suicide
- The DP lawmaker called the first lady a “murderer” during a parliamentary hearing, prompting calls for a formal apology
- The ruling People Power Party accused the lawmaker of using violent language and submitted a motion to strip her of her parliamentary seat
