Former President Rodrigo Duterte didn’t mince his words against one of his political nemesis, Senator Risa Hontiveros.
During the hearing on EJKs on October 28, 2024, Hontiveros asked Duterte about his admission that he asked the PNP to encourage bad elements to defend themselves by force.
“Very incorrect. If I may say as a civilian sa professional police,” said Hontiveros.
In response, Duterte said that Hontiveros’ point of view was different because she had never experienced managing a city.
“That’s your view. Hindi ka dumaan ng pagka-mayor, pagka-prosecutor. Ako, alam ko. Dumaan ako ng pagka-mayor, pagka-mayor, pagka-prosecutor, presidente – alam ko ang trabaho ko. ‘Yan ang totoo diyan. Hindi ka nagdala ng siyudad eh,” said Duterte.
“You never had the chance to solve the problems of a community. Hindi tayo magkaintindihan diyan,” he added.
Hontiveros only made a brief response, thanking Duterte for his statements and “putting it on record.”
@abantenews “AKO ALAM KO, DUMAAN AKO MAYOR, PROSECUTOR, PRESIDENTE!” Natalo sina dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte at Senador Risa Hontiveros sa Senate Blue Ribbon Committee probe sa drug war. Hindi sumang-ayon si Hontiveros sa paghihikayat umano ni Duterte sa PNP na hikayatin ang mga suspek na lumaban para mapatay. Sagot ni Duterte, opinion o view naman ito ni Hontiveros dahil hindi naman niye naranasan magdala ng siyudad at magresolba ng problema ng komunidad. #DWAR1494 #NewsPH #senate #risahontiveros #leiladelima #rodrigoduterte #drugwar