MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte is leaving the investigation into the alleged drug links of Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte and Manases "Mans" Carpio' — his son and son-in-law — to independent agencies. In his arrival speech late Tuesday night, Duterte said: "Who would believe me if I investigate my son and my son-in-law? He did not name the agencies but the Office of the Ombudsman is an independent body that investigates allegations of corruption. Duterte, asked to address the issue Tuesday, only reiterated his earlier statement that police can shoot his kin if "they are really guilty." No complaint has yet been filed against Vice Mayor Duterte or Carpio.

Source: Philippine Star November 01, 2017 02:37 UTC