from some of the recent comments I have heard him say to the press .. I.E. that he will use 3 Million Pesos from his Campaign to Pay rewards to Police that Kill Drug Lords.. Said that should get a body count of about 100... Its going to get very interesting in the Philippines Dead or alive: P3-M bounty for drug lords ready NUJP to Duterte: Nothing justifies journalist killings Mayors are joining the band wagon as well After Duterte: Mayor offers bounties for slain criminals
I might take issue with that "nothing justifies journalist killings" statement. Journalists are generally afforded protection against slander charges in the courts and journalists abuse that protection. There is a lot of "news" that is created, not just reported. There have been a lot of "face" killings in the past, presumably there will be many more in the future, and I see no reason why a "journalist" would be immune. It appears to me that the president elect was merely stating that at the end of the day, we are all equal. I would suggest that reporters find credible evidence of "death squads" before they accuse anyone of hiring or using/giving orders to them. Don't just abuse your protections in the courts saying you know they exist, report how you know and let the rest of us in on the secret. In other words, do what you claim your job is.
