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Noy nixes addt’l bodyguards, wants bullet-proof car 03/07/2012

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Noy nixes addt’l bodyguards, wants bullet-proof car

03/07/2012
Amid confirmation of an alleged coup plot supposedly being hatched by whom Malacañang referred to as group trying to regain power, President Aquino doesn’t see any need to beef up his security details, but would welcome a new presidential car — perhaps a bullet-proof and bomb-resistant vehicle like the controversial Porsche which he once had.

In warding off an idea of detailing more presidential guards to look after the President, deputy presidential spokesman Abigail Valte said that even if there are basis to believe on the supposed ouster plot, such effort would not prosper citing the high professionalism of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) from where new recruits would allegedly come from.

“We are confident the AFP remains a professional organization and will always follow the chain of command,” Valte said in a radio interview..... MORE

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