: Rodrigo Duterte. As the former mayor of Davao City and later the president of the Philippines, Duterte has made headlines for his aggressive stance on crime, particularly his war on drugs. Recently, during a Senate inquiry, he made some shocking admissions. He confessed to maintaining a so-called “death squad” made up of gangsters to eliminate criminals when he was mayor. This isn’t just a casual claim; it’s a serious allegation that raises questions about the rule of law and human rights.
Duterte’s approach to crime has always been unapologetic. He openly admitted under oath that he instructed police to “encourage” suspects to fight back, essentially giving them a green light to draw th...