FORMER president Rodrigo Duterte has been quoted as saying that Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. should consider himself lucky because he (Duterte) is no longer in power; otherwise, Teves could be yet another victim of extrajudicial killing.

Whether uttered seriously or in jest, Duterte's statement during a visit to Cagayan de Oro City more than a week ago is an indication that he wants to remain relevant. And he did so by saying that illegal drugs "played a role" in the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo.

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