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PNP will be ready if VP Duterte files raps vs cops, says spokesperson
The Philippine National Police (PNP) filed complaints for direct assault, disobedience, and grave coercion against Vice President Sara Duterte, VPSPG head Colonel Raymund Dante Lachica, and other John Does.
These charges stem from alleged unlawful acts and disruption during the detention and transfer of Duterte's chief of staff, Atty. Zuleika Lopez, involving the House of Representatives Detention Center and Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC).
The PNP claims Duterte's security detail assisted in the "forced transfer" of Lopez from the VMMC to St. Luke's Medical Center using a private ambulance.
In response, Vice President Duterte stated she will file counter-charges against the PNP for alleged disobedience, kidnapping, and robbery.
The PNP said Thursday they welcome the Vice President's plan to file complaints, stating it is "anybody's right" to file a case against the police if they feel aggrieved.
The PNP stated they will wait for the cases to be filed before making further statements.
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