Duterte: 'Philippines better off with dictator like Marcos if drugs, corruption persist'MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is better off with a dictator like the late president Ferdinand Marcos if illegal drugs and corruption persist, President Duterte said Thursday. Duterte, who previously described Marcos as "one of the brightest Filipinos," said illicit drugs and corruption would continue to plague the Philippines if he yields to criticisms and stops his campaigns. "I said you're better off choosing a dictator in the likes of Marcos. Marcos, whose 20-year presidency was tainted with allegations of human rights abuses and corruption, was ousted during the 1986 EDSA People Power revolution. After praising Marcos, Duterte belittled the capabilities of Vice President and opposition leader Leni Robredo.

Source: Philippine Star August 30, 2018 12:22 UTC