Rodrigo Duterte and Bato Dela Rosa claimed that the former president never ordered the killing or “salvaging” of criminals.
In some of his public speeches during his presidency Duterte told law enforcers to kill criminals, particularly those involved in illegal drugs, and if they don’t fight back, force them to do so. Otherwise, he himself would “salvage” the criminals.
By VERA Files
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Nov 8, 2024
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Sa hearing ng Senate Blue Ribbon subcommittee noong Okt. 28, pinabulaanan ni dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang mga alegasyon na inutusan niya ang mga pulis na “barilin” ang mga kriminal na walang laban at “i-salvage” ang mga taong sangkot sa krimen.
Ano ang mga sinabi ni Duterte sa isyung ito noong presidente siya?
Editor’s note: This fact check was produced with the help of a student from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines as part of their internship.
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