He also announced that he would shift his predecessor’s brutal crackdown against illegal drugs which killed thousands of mostly poor suspects, to refocus on the rehabilitation of drug dependents.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte plans to run for Senate next year, daughter says
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“I once again offer my hand of reconciliation to those with different political persuasions to come together as one in forging a better society - one that will pursue progress and peace and a better life for all Filipinos,” he said in a two-paragraph statement he posted on Facebook.
Philippines marks 1986 revolt with dictator's son as leader
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