Palace to former president Duterte: Crimes are down

By Kristina Maralit

Oct 28, 2024 7:19 pm

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday refuted claims made by former President Rodrigo Duterte that crimes have become more rampant in the country.

The 79-year-old former leader, who faced the Senate inquiry on his administration's war on drugs, claimed that 'drug-related crimes are on the rise again' and that 'purveyors of this menace are back in business.'

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