MANILA, Philippines — After receiving fresh tirades from the President, Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate said he is “ready and willing” to talk with the highest-ranking government official “if it is for the benefit of the people.”
During a televised briefing on Monday night, Duterte challenged Zarate to face him as he wondered if the lawmaker was using money collected from communist rebel groups to pay for his son’s supposed education fees in Europe.
“You are a chauvinist pig. Gusto mo kumausap sa akin? Tayong dalawa lang. Gusto kitang kausapin. tawagin mo si Bong [Go]. Gusto mo ako akyat sa bahay ninyo? Saan? Dito sa Manila o saan ka ba nakatira? Mag-usap tayo. Huwag na ‘yang NPA, …
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