MANILA, Philippines- Fatalistic about his safety, President Duterte brushed aside yesterday reported death threats and said the Vice President would continue the fight against illegal drugs if he is killed.
Im confident God will decide everything. If God does not want me to die, I will not die. If God wants me out of the scene, I will be gone. So babay na lang (thats a goodbye),; Duterte said when asked on state-run PTV 4 from Malacañang to comment on reports about the Islamic State (IS) planning an attack in his home city of Davao. He was to leave last night for Davao City.
Im confident God will decide everything. If God does not want me to die, I will not die. If God wants me out of the scene, I will be gone. So babay na lang (thats a goodbye),; Duterte said when asked on state-run PTV 4 from Malacañang to comment on reports about the Islamic State (IS) planning an attack in his home city of Davao. He was to leave last night for Davao City.
Duterte said he is aware of reports that some illegal drug personalities are raising more than P1 billion to have him assassinated.
President Duterte expressed confidence that even if he will be out of the picture, the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police will not take the issue on illegal drugs sitting down.
President Duterte expressed confidence that even if he will be out of the picture, the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police will not take the issue on illegal drugs sitting down.
Even if Im gone, they will not allow these animals Leni Robredo becomes president (and she) will also be harsh (because) were talking about the welfare of the country, President said.
He said those involved in kidnap-for-ransom syndicates have shifted to the illegal drug trade because it is easier to do and less risky.
Duterte again called for the reimposition of the death penalty in the country, saying the criminals can always choose to shift from one operation to another without threat of capital punishment.
He believes the lack of the death penalty is the meat of the problem.
Duterte was reacting to a question on his security, particularly on his going home to Davao City in the wake of threats of Islamic State (IS) militants.
He said those involved in kidnap-for-ransom syndicates have shifted to the illegal drug trade because it is easier to do and less risky.
Duterte again called for the reimposition of the death penalty in the country, saying the criminals can always choose to shift from one operation to another without threat of capital punishment.
He believes the lack of the death penalty is the meat of the problem.
Duterte was reacting to a question on his security, particularly on his going home to Davao City in the wake of threats of Islamic State (IS) militants.
His son, Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte yesterday revealed the city is facing threats from the IS.
Duterte, the presidential son who is now the acting city mayor, said he has already ordered the police and military to beef up security and intensify intelligence gathering to avert possible attacks.
Duterte, the presidential son who is now the acting city mayor, said he has already ordered the police and military to beef up security and intensify intelligence gathering to avert possible attacks.
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