Vice President Sara Z. Duterte (PNA file photo by Robinson Niñal Jr.)
MANILA – The Presidential Security Command (PSC) is ready to guard Vice President Sara Duterte, its Commander said Tuesday, following the recall of police officers from her protective security detail.
“The Presidential Security Command is ready to ensure the security and safety of the Vice President,” Brig. Gen. Nelson Morales, PSC commander, told reporters in a text message.
Earlier, Duterte confirmed that 75 Police and Security and Protection Group (PSPG) officers assigned to her have already been recalled by the Philippine National Police (PNP).
PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said the recall of Duterte’s police security detail is meant to rationalize deployment to security operations.
He also said the Vice President’s security is under the jurisdiction of the PSC and the PSPG only complements security details.
Formerly known as the Presidential Security Group, the PSC is a unit under the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) mandated to provide protection escort for the President, Vice President and their immediate families, as well as honor guard duties for visiting dignitaries.
To recall, the AFP activated in 2022 the Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group before Duterte became the second highest official of the land. (PNA)
