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Duterte Claims Ex-AFP Chief Promised Protection for Her Family
Vice President Sara Duterte stated that the former Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff assured her in 2024 that her children and mother would not be targeted by government action against her.
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MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte said Monday that former Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. provided assurances last year regarding the safety of her immediate family members. According to Duterte, Brawner pledged that her children and mother would be protected from any potential government proceedings directed at the Vice President herself.
Duterte disclosed the purported assurance after sharing a screenshot she attributed to communications with Brawner. The Vice President's statement comes amid heightened political tensions and ongoing discussions about accountability measures involving her office.
The claim underscores concerns about potential legal or administrative actions that may affect the Vice President, while highlighting questions about the military's role in protecting family members of high-ranking officials. Brawner's tenure as AFP chief of staff ended in 2024, with the position subsequently filled by a successor.