Palace says government can guarantee safety of
American envoys and personnel in the country
Malacañang said on Sunday that the Philippine
government can guarantee the safety of American envoys and personnel working in
the country despite an attack on an American embassy in Libya last week that
resulted in the death of the ambassador and three of his staff there.
In a press briefing aired over government radio
dzRB Radyo ng Bayan, Deputy Presidential Spokesperon Abigail Valte said law
enforcement agencies have mobilized more of their forces to ensure the safety
of Filipinos and foreigners in the country.
“Yes the government can guarantee the safety of
the US Embassy...In fact, General (Leonardo) Espina of the NCRPO (National
Capital Region Police Office) has already inspected the increased police
presence outside the US Embassy,” Valte said.
“So there’s no need to flee. There’s no danger
against them here in Manila and in the Philippines,” she added. PND (rck)
