MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has dismissed from service the country’s ambassador to Brazil who was caught on video physically abusing a Filipina household helper.
During Monday night’s airing of his pre-recorded talk, Duterte said he has signed the order dismissing from service Philippine Ambassador to Brazil Marichu Mauro.
“‘Yung ambassador doon sa Brazil who maltreated a household helper, ito repeatedly inflicted physical harm doon sa tao. The recommendation was, and I signed the order, the other day or last night, I signed the document affirming the decision,” he said.
“The decision metes out the penalty of dismissal from the service,” he added.
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