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AFP confirms Pulong’s security detail authorized
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is verifying the identities of its personnel seen in a viral video providing security to Davao City Representative Paolo "Pulong" Duterte.
Representative Duterte is facing complaints of physical injuries and grave threat after a video surfaced of him allegedly assaulting a man in a Davao City bar.
The AFP confirmed that Representative Duterte is authorized by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to have an AFP security detail during the election period.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) identified four bodyguards seen in the viral video as two police officers and two soldiers.
The PNP stated that the two police officers were not authorized to provide security and were allegedly moonlighting for Duterte.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. Rommel Marbil, ordered the dismissal of police Executive Master Sergeant Rexter Millano and Staff Sergeant Leonard Pamat for moonlighting as unauthorized security escorts for Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte.
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Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo "Pulong" Duterte is facing a criminal complaint for alleged physical injuries and grave threats filed by Davao-based businessman Kristone John Patria.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) has denied any involvement in the creation or release of a video allegedly showing Representative Paolo Duterte in an altercation at a Davao City establishment.
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