Rappler's latest stories on presidential security group
Duterte security aide tests positive, recovers from coronavirus
At least 90 Presidential Security Group personnel test positive through rapid tests but negative in more stringent swab tests. They were put in isolation in a building in the Malacañang complex.
Presidential Security Group to go on lockdown, all personnel on self-quarantine
(UPDATED) PSG commander Colonel Jesus Durante III says President Rodrigo Duterte will continue to be secured by his close-in detail who all tested negative for the coronavirus disease
PSG hits congressman Eric Yap for 'endangering' Malacañang officials, staff
(UPDATED) Presidential Security Group Commander Colonel Jesus Durante says he will file a case against ACT-CIS Representative Eric Yap 'if necessary'
Duterte backs out of Boracay visit over coronavirus threat
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo says President Rodrigo Duterte will not proceed to Boracay after 'careful review' of the coronavirus situation in the Philippines
'Ligo tayo': Amid coronavirus, Duterte jokes he'll swim in Boracay with Puyat
President Rodrigo Duterte also brushes aside a 'no-touch' policy between him and the public
'No touch:' PSG bans close contact with Duterte amid coronavirus outbreak
The Presidential Security Group says it will also assess and may cancel large gatherings on President Rodrigo Duterte's schedule
Duterte to offer 'millions' as prize in next military drill contest
The President reiterates an order for daily military drills in public, which he says will give people a sense of security and pride
'Full-blooded Scout Ranger' Jesus Durante is new PSG commander
The Davao City-born Army colonel is the erstwhile chief of the Presidential Security Group's Presidential Escorts Battalion, and has master's degrees in defense analysis and development security
Drug suspects arrested in buy busts inside Malacañang complex
The tip comes from the Presidential Security Group about individuals selling shabu inside the Malacañang compound
'It was an open area:' PSG explains bulletproof glass for Duterte in Malabon rally
But President Rodrigo Duterte does not use a bulletproof glass shield in other PDP-Laban rallies held outdoors, with even bigger crowds
PSG gets more bomb-sniffing dogs to protect Duterte
The Presidential Security Group will get 18 new dogs under the 2018 budget
Presidential Security Group to have new chief on May 30
Colonel Jim Niembra will formally assume the post on May 30, replacing Brigadier General Lope Dagoy who takes command of the 802nd Infantry Brigade in Leyte
Malacañang reporters temporarily barred from Palace grounds
The Presidential Security Group says this was due to heightened security measures implemented for Labor Day
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, February 23, 2018
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Duterte on Ranada, Lorenzana on PSG, Napolcom on Dela Rosa | Evening wRap
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Rappler denounces PSG chief's threat vs reporter Pia Ranada
(UPDATED) In response, Dagoy says, 'Me to apologize? In their dreams! Sila ang mag-apologize sa sundalo ko (They should be the one to apologize to my soldier).'
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, February 21, 2018
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Medialdea on Rappler, PSG Commander on Ranada, Worldwide Threat Assessment | Midday wRap
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PSG chief's remark vs Rappler reporter 'uncalled for' – Lorenzana
(UPDATED) 'Whatever Rappler's offense, the PSG [has] no right to harm Rappler's people [or] threaten them,' says Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana
PSG commander to Rappler reporter: Be thankful Palace guard didn't hurt you
'Pasalamat kayo hindi kayo sinaktan sa pagbabastos na ginawa 'nyo,' says PSG Commander Brigadier General Lope Dagoy
Rappler still allowed to cover Malacañang events – Medialdea
But the Office of the President changes its tune a few hours later
PSG officer found dead in Malacañang Park
(4th UPDATE) Major Harim Gonzaga, a 37-year-old father of two, sustains a gunshot wound in his chest area, in a case still being investigated by authorities
Pangilinan, PSG, Trump and Putin | Midday wRap
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Duterte security aides hurt in clash with communist rebels
UPDATED The encounter is triggered by the discovery of 50 suspected communist rebels posing as soldiers manning a fake military checkpoint
PSG adjusts number of guard dogs for ‘active’ Duterte
The PSG revises its target number of dogs to 30 from 25 because of President Rodrigo Duterte s frequent travels all over the country
Wanted: Duterte Dog Squad
The Commission on Audit says the Presidential Security Group has only 20 working dogs – less than the minimum 25 required
Commission on Appointments OKs promotion of Duterte's PSG chief
Presidential Security Group commander Lope Dagoy was unable to attend his confirmation hearing as he was with President Rodrigo Duterte in Russia
Presidential Security Group checks Manila blast site
Soldiers belonging to Joint Task Force NCR are also deployed to the site of the twin explosions
PSG chief 'ready' to protect 10 ASEAN leaders
Introducing Task Force Chieftain the special team in charge of protecting the 10 Southeast Asian leaders attending the 30th ASEAN Summit from April 28 to 29
Army colonel is new Presidential Security Group chief
Brigadier General Rolando Bautista the outgoing PSG chief is deployed to Mindanao to help in the fight against terror groups
Presidential Security Group launches website
The elite group sworn to protect the President a group often in the background launches a website that informs citizens about the activities of the PSG and their Chief Executive
Ambush in Marawi City? Residents have doubts
The military laments all the talk about a staged ambush that wounded 9 soldiers including President Duterte s security It is difficult to sacrifice the lives of soldiers for a scenario like that says a colonel
Duterte pushing through with Marawi trip
President Rodrigo Duterte wants to go on the same route taken by an advance team which was ambushed in the Lanao del Sur capital on the eve of his visit
Duterte aides hurt in Marawi ambush ahead of presidential trip
3rd UPDATE 7 members of the Presidential Security Group and 2 soldiers are hurt when an improvised explosive device detonates as their convoy passes through Sitio Matalupay in Marawi City
Bilibid probe: Why did drugs proliferate behind bars?
The House of Representatives and the justice department bring out witnesses – most of them convicts – who claim Leila de Lima coddled drug lords during her time as justice secretary to fund her senatorial campaign
Duterte, De Lima, Visaya | 6PM wRap
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PSG investigating alleged De Lima bagman
Joenel Sanchez who House probe witnesses claim accepted money for Senator De Lima is currently part of the Presidential Security Group and is detailed to Executive Secretary Medialdea
FACT CHECK: Security dog assigned to Cory not buried in Libingan
Shadow a PSG dog part of the security detail of former president Corazon Aquino is buried in Malacañang Park not the Libingan ng mga Bayani
Duterte falls in line in Malacañang buffet
Lawyer Lloyd del Socorro the person being held in the shoulders by Duterte in the viral photo tells the story behind the snap
PSG will 'rise to the challenge' of securing Duterte
New PSG commander Colonel Rolando Bautista describes President Duterte as someone who detests any form of security But they are up to the challenge
Duterte picks Rolando Bautista as PSG commander
Bautista is described as a ‘well rounded officer’ with a knack for conducting counter terrorism operations and gathering intelligence
New AFP chief on Friday: Aquino, Gazmin ex-aides contenders
Should the next military chief come from the Air Force or the Army?
Aquino says critics are 'kulang sa pansin'
What I m doing is right says the President
Airlifts and emergencies: Keeping people safe in a papal visit
Things don’t always go to plan when an overeager crowd welcomes a widely popular religious leader
Agenda: Securing Pope Francis
Pope Francis will have 44 sub events in the Philippines a nightmare for security authorities
Filipinos are best security for Pope
The papal visit should become the most loving event in Metro Manila and in Tacloban says Lingayen Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas
Do you know them? They walked with Saint John Paul
We’re counting on social media to help us find these people who have ‘walked with a saint’ – 9 individuals who were part of Pope John Paul II’s convoy when he visited the Philippines in 1995 Do you know any of them?
Aquino, General Purisima and the past that binds them
Corruption allegations against the PNP chief persist His staunchest supporter is his own boss President Aquino
Should PSG protect Aquino's girlfriend?
The Senate hearing on the Office of the President s proposed budget of P2 79 billion prompts a banter between friends Senator Escudero and Executive Secretary Ochoa
Palace: No suppression of Aquino heckler's freedom of expression
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte says the Aquino administration is not stifling critics who speak up against it
