MANILA, Philippines — Human rights advocates must go deeper into stories of alleged police brutality and file complaints only against erring cops and not those doing their jobs, President Rodrigo Duterte said during his taped briefing that aired on Wednesday night.
Dutete said this in the context of police officers who would enforce COVID-19 quarantine restrictions — particularly those who might be left with no recourse to use force in arresting violators.
Earlier, he directed the police to arrest barangay chiefs who fail to prevent mass gatherings in areas under their jurisdiction.
“So don’t be afraid. I myself would intervene if you are char…
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