Manila, Sept. 16 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has decided not to proceed with his scheduled visit to the United States (US) not because of threats to his life but to allow him to address domestic issues, Malacanang said Tuesday.

Citing information from the National Security Council, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said there were no reported threats to Marcos' life, aside from a previous threat from Vice President Sara Duterte.

"Wala po na direct threat sa buhay ng Pangulo pero hindi po sila magiging kampante sa pagsiguro at bigyan ng seguridad ang buhay ng Pangulo (There is no direct threat to the President's life, but they will not be complacent in ensuring and providing security for the President)," Castro said in a Palace...