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Villar thinks VP Duterte left Marcos cabinet to 'simplify' her life, prevent 'harassment'
Vice President Sara Duterte described the withdrawal of her 75-strong police security detail as "political harassment" in an open letter to Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Rommel Marbil.
She stated that the removal of her police protection came after her resignation from the Department of Education, her critical comments on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address, and the surfacing of a video alleging Marcos used illegal drugs.
Duterte accused Marbil of lying about the reasons for the withdrawal, refuting claims that an official request was made to her office concerning the security detail's removal.
She highlighted that some of the relieved personnel had been in her or former President Rodrigo Duterte's security since 2007 and 2016, respectively, suggesting it was a targeted maneuver.
Sen. Cynthia Villar believes Duterte may have resigned as DepEd Secretary to simplify her life and prevent further political harassment.
Villar also stated that as Vice President, Duterte is entitled to security, especially after the PNP recalled 75 of her police escorts.
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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) 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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Vice President Sara Duterte characterized the withdrawal of 75 police escorts by the Philippine National Police (PNP) as "political harassment" and "a targeted maneuver."
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