MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has called for the safety of her family while expressing gratitude to those who offered to volunteer for her security.
In a statement, Duterte criticized the removal of 75 policemen from her security detail as “political harassment,” but stated she had no issue with it and assured supporters to “not worry about me.” Speaking in Filipino, she emphasized that her main concern was for the “safety of my family.” She added, “Do not allow violence in any form against my mother, husband, and four children, whether personal or online. And if ever, do not let anyone who will do harm to them slide.”