President Rodrigo Duterte will not allow the early release of rape-murder convict Antonio Sanchez, as he is not eligible under the law that credits good conduct time allowance (GCTA) for prisoners, Malacañang said on Friday.

Speaking to reporters, Palace spokesman Salvador Panelo noted that those convicted of heinous crimes like Sanchez are not entitled to benefit from such law.

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