MANILA, Philippines — Retired Supreme Court Associated Justice Antonio Carpio on Thursday turned the tables on President Duterte, saying the latter “should now resign immediately to keep his word of honor.”
Carpio issued the challenge to Duterte aftermaking a statement under oath that he has no hand in the decision to withdraw Philippine Navy ships from the West Philippine Sea in 2012.
Duterte, in his pre-recorded briefing Wednesday night, accused Carpio and former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario of involvement in the decision to withdraw Philippine Navy ships from the West Philippine Sea.
“That’s the truth, my countrymen. You can ask any lawyer. That’s what h…
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