MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte is convinced no one in the current breed of politicians is fit to become the next leader of the country. Speaking before newly-appointed government officials in Malacañang, Duterte said those aspiring to become President of the country should not be afraid to kill. I still haven’t seen a new crop of politicians here in our country,” Duterte said, speaking partly in Filipino. I don’t see anyone who can really be president.”“You know, to be honest, if you want to be president and you don’t know how to kill and you’re afraid to die, just don’t become a president,” he added. Since taking power in 2016, Duterte has made the brutal crackdown on illegal drugs the focal point of his administration.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 03, 2020 14:03 UTC