Duterte’s Calculated Gamble

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte shocked many by admitting at a Senate inquiry that he had a death squad while mayor of Davao, implicating himself in extrajudicial killings of drug suspects. Duterte’s testimony shed light on his role in the controversial killings during his time as mayor and later as president. The admission raised questions about his accountability and the impact on human rights in the Philippines.

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