Add Philippines as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Philippines news, video, and analysis from ABC News. Add InterestPhilippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatened Wednesday to resort to emergency powers and enforce them "to the hilt" to deal with relentless criticism over his human rights record, crimes and government wrongdoing. He has threatened before to resort to authoritarian rule nationwide if lawlessness worsens beyond control. Looking exasperated, Duterte warned that he would place problematic government agencies under his office so he could supervise them directly. During the news conference, Duterte asked before a reporter had a chance to speak, "What is your question, about the kissing?"

Source: ABC News June 06, 2018 08:19 UTC