Palace to former president Duterte: Crimes are down
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday refuted claims made by former President Rodrigo Duterte that crimes have become more rampant in the country.
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MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday refuted claims made by former President Rodrigo Duterte that crimes have become more rampant in the country.
Following the marathon appearance of former president Rodrigo Duterte at the Senate last Monday, the Blue Ribbon subcommittee is making available to the public the transcripts of the proceedings. Lawmakers led by the subcommittee chair, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III, along with human rights advocates are hoping that the transcripts will be used to prosecute Duterte and his former officials for crimes against humanity in the bloody crackdown on illegal drugs.
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