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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Bato contradicts Duterte’s long-established stance on cops involved in drug trade

WHAT WAS CLAIMED

Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa said former president Rodrigo Duterte’s statement that he would kill police officers involved in the illegal drug trade was made out of frustration.

OUR VERDICT

Flip-flop:

During and after his presidency, Duterte has made several public statements, declaring that he would kill rogue cops involved in illegal drugs.

By VERA Files

Jun 21, 2023

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In an interview on The Chiefs, ONE News’ flagship current affairs program, Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa claimed that former president Rodrigo Duterte’s recent statement in dealing with cops involved in the illegal drug trade was said out of frustration.

This runs counter to Duterte’s pronouncements during his presidency when he declared he would kill rogue cops involved in illegal drugs.

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SMNI YouTube Channel, FPRRD: Ang Pulis mismo nasa droga na | #GikansaMasaParasaMasa, June 12, 2023

SMNI YouTube Channel, LIVE: ‘Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa’ kasama si dating Pang. Rodrigo Roa Duterte | June 12, 2023, June 12, 2023

One News PH YouTube Channel, THE CHIEFS | JUNE 14, 2023, June 14, 2023

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PTV Philippines Official Facebook Page, ICYMI: “One Love, One Nation” Thanksgiving Party of President-elect Rody Duterte (part 2), June 4, 2016

RTVMalacañang YouTube Channel, Part I – Meeting with Errant Police Officers (Speech) 08/07/2018, Aug. 7, 2018

RTVMalacañang YouTube Channel, Oath-Taking of Newly Appointed Officials (Speech) 9/17/2019, Sept. 17, 2019

RTVMalacañang YouTube Channel, 40th Cebu Sinulog Festival (Speech) 1/19/2020, Jan. 19, 2020

RTVMalacañang YouTube Channel, Part 1: President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Talk to the People 6/6/2022, June 6, 2022

 

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