MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) said 373 personnel from the Police Security and Protection Group (PSPG) were recalled in July, dismissing speculations that Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio was being singled out.
In a statement, the PNP said the recalled police officers are now assigned to National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), including those recalled from the Vice President.
“A total of 373 police personnel from the PSPG were recalled from various government and private sector protectees in July 2024,” the PNP said.
“Of these, 225 were redeployed to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), including 75 personnel previously assigned to Vice President Sara Duterte,” it added.
“These officers are now serving local communities, ensuring that police resources are maximized for the broader public,” the PNP further said.
The PNP also stated that, prior to the recall of Duterte-Carpio’s 75 security details, a total of 298 PSPG personnel had been called back and redeployed.
“143 PSPG personnel were recalled from key officers of private companies registered with the, 57 from retired police generals, 14 from resident aliens, and various protectees,” the PNP said.
The other protectees whose security details were recalled include 27 former government officials, 17 national and local officials, 16 local residents, seven ex-congressmen, six mayors, six barangay captains, three bureau heads, one governor, and one undersecretary, he added.
“The PNP’s decision to rationalize the deployment of our officers is part of our commitment to better serve the people. This is to ensure that our police force is deployed where most needed, enhancing our public order and safety efforts,” the PNP said.
Duterte-Carpio said in a statement last week that the reduction of police personnel in her security details is a case of political harassment.
The Vice President pointed out that included in the relief order were the PNP personnel who have her “trust and confidence” because some of them were part of the security of former President Rodrigo Duterte since 2016, and others have been in her own security since 2007./PN
