They call him "The Punisher." And "Duterte Harry." And now, "Mr. President." Rodrigo Duterte was sworn in as the Philippines' president just over a week ago after running on a simple platform of ridding the country of drug-related crime and corruption. And since he took office, more than 60 alleged "drug suspects" have been killed in encounters with police, according to police. Others have simply turned up dead with signs pinned to their shirts proclaiming their guilt. Duterte is a former prosecutor who wrapped up his presidential campaign by warning drug dealers he'd dump their bodies in Manila Bay. He's taking the same tone now that he's in office. "Do your duty, and in the process, you kill ...
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