Zuleika Lopez

Zuleika Lopez is Sara Duterte's chief of staff who was at the center of several controversies, including an incident involving her forced transfer to a private hospital. She was diagnosed with PTSD, which affected her work and led to security reorganizations within the AFP. The public disputes surrounding Lopez have raised questions about VIP protection protocols in the Philippines.

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Last updated at April 5, 2025.

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AFP reorganizes VPSPG into AFPSPG for streamlined security

A military official clarified on Saturday, April 5, that the Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group (VPSPG) was reorganized into the AFP Security and Protection Group (AFPSPG), not disbanded, as part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) rationalization efforts.
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QC Prosecutor dismisses complaints against VP Duterte and security group

The Quezon City Prosecutor's Office dismissed multiple criminal complaints filed by Police Lieutenant Colonel Van Jason Villamor against Vice President Sara Duterte and her security group over an alleged forced transfer of Duterte's chief of staff, Zuleika Lopez, to a private hospital in November 2024.
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Justice Sec Remulla: INC rally won't halt NBI probe into VP Duterte's threat

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stated on Tuesday that the massive rally by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) would not affect the National Bureau of Investigation's (NBI) probe into Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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VP Sara Duterte welcomes impeachment complaints, cites staff mental health issues

Vice President Sara Duterte welcomed the filing of two impeachment complaints against her in the House of Representatives on Monday.
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Duterte VP's office thanks Marcos and others for Lopez support

Vice President Sara Duterte's office thanked Senator Imee Marcos and other supporters for their assistance during a recent crisis involving her chief of staff Zuleika Lopez.
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AFP investigates Col. Nolasco, Col. Lachica over VP Duterte's confidential funds

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced Tuesday that it is investigating two active military officers, Col. Dennis Nolasco and Col. Raymund Lachica, for allegedly receiving portions of confidential funds from offices held by Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Vice Pres Sara Duterte faces impeachment over threat, AFP boosts security

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has yet to confirm any threats against Vice President Sara Duterte, who previously stated she had tasked someone to 'kill' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and House Speaker Martin Romualdez if she were assassinated.
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PNP chief reiterates duty to file cases against VP Sara Duterte and others

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil reiterated on Sunday that complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte and others are an exercise of the constitutional mandate to uphold the rule of law.
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House panel orders release of VP Duterte’s chief of staff after 10-day detention

On Saturday, November 30, the House committee on good government ordered the release of Zuleika Lopez, chief of staff to Vice President Sara Duterte, from detention after ten days.
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Sara thanks professionals aiding OVP amid funding probe

Vice President Sara Duterte thanked professionals on Friday for supporting OVP personnel amid ongoing issues.
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