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Rodrigo Duterte and Bato Dela Rosa

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Rodrigo Duterte and Bato Dela Rosa

“Rodrigo Duterte and Bato Dela Rosa claimed that the former president never ordered the killing or "salvaging" of criminals.”

Vera Files rated this: False

Vera Files says: 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 w…