MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s security group now has a temporary residence inside the general headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Quezon City. Article continues after this advertisement“I had the pleasure of attending the blessing of the new facilities and vehicles of the Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group (VPSPG) at Camp Emilio Aguinaldo last week,” she wrote in Filipino. “It was successful because of the cooperation of the AFP and the Office of the Vice President so that they have a proper office and temporary residence,” she added. Article continues after this advertisementREAD: 400 AFP personnel assigned to VP Duterte’s security group – spoxThe AFP explained that the number of Duterte’s security detail members increased because her security group is now under the Presidential Security Command (PSC). Duterte’s security group was a hot topic in July after she confirmed that the Philippine National Police (PNP) pulled out all 75 members of her security group.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 17, 2024 08:36 UTC