President Duterte: ‘Kill my son if drug rumours are true’

Paolo Duterte, son of the Philippines President, is accused of gang activity and importing drugs

Paolo Duterte has been accused of being involved in organised crime
Paolo Duterte, centre, has been accused of being involved in organised crime
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has revealed he gave orders to police to kill his eldest son, Paolo Duterte, if they were able to prove he has been involved in drug trafficking.

“My order was: If there’s any of my children into drugs, kill them, so the people can't say anything against me,” the President said.

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