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Duterte tells Filipinos to stab fraudsters who use his name in corruption

Published 01/26/2021, 12:51 AM
Updated 01/26/2021, 01:00 AM

MANILA, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Philippines President Rodrigo
Duterte said on Monday Filipinos should stab fraudsters who use
his name and the names of other cabinet officials for corrupt
purposes.
Corruption is, with red tape, an obstacle to the Southeast
Asian nation's competitiveness, deterring investors and delaying
much-needed projects.
Duterte warned against dealing with people who use his name
or those of other senior government officials to try to secure
business contracts and accelerate the processing of documents.
Describing such fraudsters as "parasites" and "leeches"
preying on the naive, he offered advice for victims in a
televised weekly address that provides updates on the
government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Just stab them. Do not shoot because it's noisy and you can
easily get caught," Duterte said.
His comments are likely to upset human rights groups and
government critics.
Duterte is not eligible for re-election when his six-year
term ends, but fulfilling his campaign pledge on corruption
could boost the chances of his chosen successor in the 2022
elections.
Thousands of suspected drug dealers have been killed in
Duterte's signature anti-narcotics campaign, and Duterte has
consistently enjoyed high approval and trust ratings even though
his statements on violence and killings have upset rights groups
and the opposition.
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque did not respond to a
request for comment past office hours. Spokesmen for Duterte
have previously said the president is used to using colourful
language, hyperbole or jokes.

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