Duterte says 'no apologies' for drug war

This handout photo taken and received on May 9, 2022 from the Philippine Presidential Photo Division (PPD) shows Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte casting his ballot in the presidential election at a polling precinct in Davao City, on the southern island of Mindanao.

Presidential photo / Ace Morandante

MANILA, Philippines — While some groups accuse him of being a human rights violator because of his drug war, President Rodrigo Duterte will not apologize for his controversial campaign and is even eyeing to finish off at least three drug lords before stepping down next month.

Speaking during a meeting with some Cabinet members Wednesday night, Duterte reminded mayors, governors, and other government officials not to violate the trust of the people by getting involved in illicit drugs trade.

He said the narcotics trade now involves billions of pesos so ta "war" to put an end to the problem, which he said is destroying families and the nation.

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