Laguna Governor's Security Detail Reduced, Allegedly Politically Motivated
The security detail for Laguna Governor Sol Aragones has been reduced following an alleged verbal directive from a top Philippine National Police official. The governor's security chief suggests this move might be politically motivated, citing past attempts by a former police general to join the team.
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