PSC doubles guards for president after VP's alleged hit order

The Presidential Security Command (PSC) has tightened security and doubled the number of guards assigned to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., following Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged 'kill order' against him, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and House Speaker Martin Romualdez.

Duterte said she had hired a hitman to kill the trio if she were assassinated first, emphasizing that her statement was not a threat but rather highlighting alleged threats to her security.

The PSC has heightened its security measures 'pursuant to the directive of the Executive Secretary,' treating any threat to the President and First Family with utmost seriousness, including close coordination with law enforcement agencies.

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin referred Duterte's statement to the PSC for immediate action, citing it as an 'active threat' to the President’s life.

House Assistant Majority Leader Zia Alonto Adiong called for heightened security measures for the president, first lady, and House speaker, emphasizing that they need protection from any harm.

On Monday, the PSC confirmed in a statement that it doubled its personnel guarding the President during his upcoming engagements to address Duterte's claims.

The PSC issued a statement on Saturday saying it has 'heightened and strengthened' security protocols in response to Duterte's claims, ensuring safety not just for the President and First Lady but also for their sons, Sandro Marcos and his siblings.