Centerlaw voices alarm over Duterte’s acceptance of kangaroo court

Centerlaw voices alarm over Duterte’s acceptance of kangaroo court

Captured policemen released by NPA to Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte before the May 9 election. Photo from Bulatlat.

CENTERLAW, a non-government organization dedicated to the promotion of the Rule of Law in the Philippines and Asia, reminded President-Elect Rodrigo Duterte that as president of the Philippines, which he will be in 23 days, he is legally bound to ensure that every one within Philippine sovereignty is accorded due process of law.

Centerlaw expressed grave concern over the statement of Duterte that he is leaving the fate of General Generoso, Davao Oriental police Chief Inspector Arnold Ognachen to his captors, the New People’s Army.

Duterte, which has included the Communist Party of the Philippines in his government, had worked for the release of policemen captured by the CPP’s armed group before the May elections.

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