President Rodrigo Duterte warned to declare a revolutionary war and suspend writ of habeas corpus until the end of his term if “pushed to the wall.”
During the assembly of Department of Justice prosecutors in Puerto Princesa City last night, Duterte retorted to the advise of Sen. Franklin Drilon to “be careful” in reviewing contracts entered into by the government.
“And here comes Drilon saying that “be carefulâ€. Be careful of what? Be careful of what? Pareho man kami dumaan ng Department of Justice. Why should I be be very careful in reviewing contracts that are not for the interest of the people? And the onerous and burden provisions there that the people have to honor. So? You think that I will allow it just because we cannot impair the obligation of our contracts?” Duterte said.
The president continued saying he has enough problems with criminality, drugs, rebellion and warned Drilon and others not to dare him to do things “come what may hell or otherwise.”
“So huwag ninyo akong… Kasama kayo sa mga rebelde, mga kriminal pati ‘yung mga durugista. And then pahirapan mo ako. I will declare a revolutionary war until the end of my term,” Duterte warned.
