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MANILA — The National Bureau of Investigation has started its investigation into reported death threats against Sen. Risa Hontiveros, bureau director Melvin Matibag said.He said Hontiveros&#x27; office had reached out to him and that the NBI is already gathering evidence, including examining the social media posts where the threats were allegedly made. <div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/7/7/-i-do-not-think-it-was-fair-hontiveros-pia-cayetano-clash-over-improper-trial-question-1811">&#x27;I do not think it was fair&#x27;: Hontiveros, Pia Cayetano clash over ‘improper’ trial question</a></div>“We are just waiting for the formal documentation, but we are already in the process of investigating this,” Matibag said.The NBI chief said the investigation will follow the same procedure applied to other cases“After the case build-up, if we feel that it is enough for us to file a case, we will file it with the [Department of Justice],” Matibag said.He said the social media posts containing the alleged threats have been endorsed to the NBI’s Cybercrime Division and forensic laboratory for proper examination. He also expressed concern over what he described as the increasing normalization of death threats, particularly against public officials.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/7/22/nbi-probe-into-duterte-hitman-narrowed-down-to-20-names-matibag-1619">NBI probe into Duterte &#x27;hitman&#x27; narrowed down to 20 names—Matibag</a></div>“[T]his is very alarming,” Matibag said. He warned that threats against government officials should not be taken lightly, stressing that such acts could have broader implications.“If even our government officials who are high-ranking can be threatened ordinarily, that is where I say our national security will be under attack,” he said.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/7/21/prosecution-respects-cayetano-siblings-qualms-vs-nbi-s-matibag-1248">Prosecution &#x27;respects&#x27; Cayetano siblings&#x27; qualms vs NBI&#x27;s Matibag </a> </div>Matibag assured the publlic that the NBI will pursue the case based on evidence and in accordance with the law, regardless of political considerations. “We will do our mandate as to law and order. But make no mistake, this will not be political or personal. We will base our actions on evidence and according to the process and to the law,” Matibag said.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has started its investigation into the reported death threats against Senator Risa Hontiveros, according to NBI Director Atty. Melvin Matibag.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has started its investigation into the reported death threats against Senator Risa Hontiveros, according to NBI Director Atty. Melvin Matibag.

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NBI investigates social media death threats vs. Hontiveros

Zyann Ambrosio,

ABS-CBN News

Published July 23, 2026 10:31 PM PHT

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Updated July 23, 2026 10:32 PM PHT

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