‘I’ll have you killed!’ Duterte scolds 100+ corrupt Philippines cops brought before him
President Rodrigo Duterte has demonstratively threatened to keep a close watch on and to neutralize suspected corrupt cops if they ever make a single mistake that taints the public image of the Philippines’ police force. More than one hundred policemen, who are currently being probed for various offenses across the country, were delivered to Malacañang […]
‘God’ agreed to send all victims of extrajudicial killings to heaven, Duterte claims
All victims of extrajudicial killings will get a free pass to heaven, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte announced after purportedly consulting with “God” on the issue. Speaking at the opening of a drug rehabilitation center on Friday, the eccentric Philippines leader disclosed that he had “asked God” for “all the victims of extrajudicial killings” to go […]
Duterte crushes $5mn of luxury cars in corruption crackdown
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has overseen the destruction of more than $5 million worth of luxury cars in a very public crackdown on corruption in the country. Some 68 Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Mercedes and Harley Davidson motorcycles were crushed under the tracks of a bulldozer as Duterte continued his policy of destroying vehicles smuggled into the […]
‘Take a selfie with God and I’ll resign,’ says Duterte
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has promised to resign immediately – if a Christian can show him any proof that God exists. It comes just weeks after he outraged religious groups for calling God “stupid.” The outspoken leader made the vow on Friday during one of his signature freestyle speeches. Duterte said if anyone can say […]
Trump Once Said He Could Get Away With Murder. In the Philippines, Duterte Does That All The Time
Extrajudicial killing in Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody war on drugs reached the level of a nationwide spectator sport this week with the assassination of a local mayor caught live on camera and seen by millions on TV and the internet. The sight of Mayor Antonio Halili clutching his chest, then slumping over to the […]
‘Your god is stupid, mine has common sense’: Duterte accused of blasphemy, branded a madman & freak
Rodrigo Duterte has defended his provocative remarks after facing stiff criticism from Catholics who branded him a “madman” for calling God “stupid.” The Philippines’ president reiterated that “his God” has plenty of common sense. “I did not say my God was stupid,” Duterte said in Filipino, speaking in Cagayan de Oro on Monday. “Your god […]
‘Stupid God’: Tough-talking Rodrigo Duterte takes on Bible creation story
No one can escape the wrath of Rodrigo Duterte, one of the toughest-talking world leaders today, be it a US president, UN chief, or even the Pope! The Philippines president has now gone a step further by calling God “stupid.” This time the 72-year-old leader targeted the concept of original sin in the Bible. During […]
‘He is my idol’: Duterte cheers North Korea’s Kim despite branding him ‘maniac’ earlier
In a sudden change of heart, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte called North Korean leader Kim Jong-un his “idol” and “a good fellow.” Just a year ago, he labeled Kim a “son-of-a-whore maniac.” “He has become my idol, Kim Jong-un. For all of the time, he was pictured to be the bad boy of the community,” […]
‘Go to hell,’ Duterte tells UN official over judicial criticism
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has once again outraged his critics after telling a UN human rights expert “to go to hell” over claims that the leader was involved in the ousting of a Supreme Court judge. UN official Diego Garcia-Sayan criticized Duterte after the president labelled Maria Lourdes Sereno, the Philippines chief justice, his “enemy” […]
Philippines ready for war with China over South China Sea islands
The Philippines has announced that it is prepared to go to war with China if it crosses “red lines” and starts to claim natural resources in the disputed South China Sea. Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said on Tuesday that his country is ready to protect its rights in the South China Sea. […]
