Philippines Duterte says only answers to his people on drugs war, human rights
Duterte was asked during news conference if his anti-drugs crackdown was raised by other leaders
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, PHOTO:AFP
MANILA:
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday he would only answer to the people of his country when it came to human rights, and defended his war on drugs after a summit of Asian leaders.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday he would only answer to the people of his country when it came to human rights, and defended his war on drugs after a summit of Asian leaders.
Speaking at a news conference at the end of a summit of East and Southeast Asian leaders, Duterte was asked if his anti-drugs crackdown was raised by other leaders, including Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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“I was elected by the people of the Republic of the Philippines. I only answer to the people of the Republic of the Philippines,” he said.