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ISRAEL, HEZBOLLAH OKAY TRUCE
ECONOMIC CHIEFS UNDETERRED BY POLITICAL NOISE
WORLD / A6
BUSINESS / B1 VOL. XXXVIII • NO. 286 • 3 SECTIONS 16 PAGES • P20 • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2024
VP’s security to be replaced
PNP doctor files direct assault, disobedience raps vs. VP Sara By Vince Lopez, Rio Araja, Rachelle Tonelada and Pot Chavez
curity detail and several others for direct assault, disobedience and grave coercion over recent disruptions at the House of A MEMBER of the Philippine National Representatives Detention Center and the Police filed a complaint against Vice Veterans Memorial Medical Center. President Sara Duterte, the head of her seNext page
‘New personnel to ensure her safety’ By Rachelle Tonelada, Vince Lopez and Rex Espiritu
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EMBERS of the Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group (VPSPG) will be temporarily replaced with new military and police personnel, Armed Forces chief of staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said. Brawner said this was triggered by a subpoena issued by the Philippine National Police against several members of Vice President Sara Duterte’s security detail. “The reason why we are doing this is because VPSPG members will be investigated. Because they have a subpoena,
it means to say they (security detail) cannot fulfill their duty to protect and secure the Vice President. That is why we are temporarily pulling them out and replacing them,” the military chief said. Duterte, however, immediately rejected the idea, saying under no circumstances will she accept the new person-
nel to be assigned to the VPSPG. “I have friends who will arrange for my security in case we will have a problem with the AFP, in particular the Presidential Security Command,” she said in a press conference yesterday. The Vice President, who earlier lamented that threats against her life were not being taken seriously, questioned the heightened security measures for her. Brawner, however, underscored the need to ensure Duterte’s security. “If something happens to the Vice President, this can trigger chaos Next page
MORE CASES. Quezon City police chief
Col. Melecio Buslig, top photo at left, joins QCPD medical chief Lt. Col. Van Jason Villamor in filing a complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte at the Quezon City prosecutor’s office. Bottom right shows Presidential advised Larry Gadon presenting to media a copy of his motion to disbar the Vice President which he filed yesterday at the Supreme Court.
Barbers decries POGO-funded smear campaign
LEADERSHIP SUMMIT. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) concluded the AFP Leadership Summit yesterday at Camp Aguinaldo with General Romeo S. Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the AFP, serving as the Guest of Honor and Speaker (GOHAS). In his keynote address, General Brawner emphasized the critical role of strong leadership in achieving the AFP’s vision of becoming a world-class armed force. He also reiterated the need for the military to remain non-partisan and for its personnel to continue to focus on the accomplishment of their mission. SSg Ambay/PAOAFP)
By Maricel V. Cruz
Cardinal Advincula: Pray for peace amid worsening political tension RELIGIOUS and political leaders called for a de-escalation of political tensions amid rhetoric on assassinating the President, impeaching the Vice President and appeals for military adventurism. On Wednesday, Manila Archbishop
Marcos brings home package of opportunities with UAE By Charles Dantes
Wednesday, bringing home a series of bilateral agreements aimed at strengthPRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos ening ties between the two nations. The President’s plane landed at 10 Jr. returned from a working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a.m. in Villamor Airbase, following his one-day trip, which marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the UAE. President Marcos expressed confidence in the agreements’ potential to benefit the Philippines. “I look forward to the implementation of several bilateral agreements in culture, energy transition, legal cooperation, artificial intelligence and digital economy, the improvement of government activities, visa waiver for holders of diplomatic, special, and official passports, and investment cooperation,” President Marcos said. During his visit, Mr. Marcos met with EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reports on Zayed Al Nahyan, reaffirming Manila’s the results of his one-day trip to the United commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. Arab Emirates after his arrival yesterday from Dubai.
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Jose Cardinal Advincula called on Catholics to pray for peace between President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte. “I humbly exhort you all to pray for them that they may receive the grace to exercise statesmanship in most trying Next page
THE lead chair of the House of Representatives Quad Committee denounced the “well-funded and orchestrated troll campaign” allegedly bankrolled by illegal drug syndicates and Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) to undermine its ongoing investigation. On Wednesday, Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said the campaign was intended to discredit the mega-panel and intimidate witnesses who have exposed significant connections between illegal drugs, corruption, and POGOs. “Trolls paid for with POGO and drug money continue [with their smear campaign] against committee members and witnesses,” Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said in his opening statement during the committee’s 12th hearing. Barbers, who also chairs the Committee on Dangerous Drugs, lamented attempts to tarnish the reputation Next page
S&P rating reflects effective Marcos governance leadership and effective governance the nation. of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., This is according to Speaker FerTHE Philippines’ recent credit rating showcasing the administration’s com- dinand Martin G. Romualdez, the outlook upgrade to “positive” by S&P mitment to economic stability and leader of the 300-plus-strong House Global Ratings reflects the unified growth despite challenges besetting Next page
By Maricel V. Cruz
STATEMENT OF SUPPORT. Speaker
Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez (3rd left) receives a copy of the Statement of Support from five Metro Manila Representatives, namely (from left): Caloocan City 1st District Rep. Oscar Malapitan, Pasay City Lone District Rep. Antonio Calixto, Pasig City Lone District Rep. Roman Romulo, Muntinlupa City Lone District Rep. Jaime Fresnedi and Parañaque City 1st District Rep. Edwin Olivarez. Ver Noveno