Manila Bulletin
Presidential Security Command vows to remain professional in securing VP Sara
Vice President Sara Duterte characterized the withdrawal of 75 police escorts by the Philippine National Police (PNP) as "political harassment" and "a targeted maneuver."
She expressed concern for her family's safety, noting that the withdrawn officers were part of her father's former security detail.
PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil confirmed that 31 police officers remain with the Office of the Vice President (OVP), which he deemed sufficient.
The Presidential Security Command (PSC), formerly the Presidential Security Group (PSG), has now taken over the task of ensuring the Vice President's safety.
PSC chief Maj. Gen. Nelson Morales affirmed their commitment to professionally accomplish this new mission, stating, "We will accomplish that mission."
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) reduced Vice President Sara Duterte's police security because no threat against her has been observed, according to PNP chief General Rommel Marbil.
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has assigned over 400 personnel for the security of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) stated that approximately 400 military personnel are securing Vice President Sara Duterte as part of the VP Security Group under the Presidential Security Command.
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Vice President Sara Duterte expressed concern for her family's safety and described the recall of 75 police personnel from her security detail as "political harassment."
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) reassigned 75 members of Vice President Sara Duterte's security detail to address personnel needs, a move the PNP maintains is a matter of "regularity" in police deployment.
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