The French embassy released a statement emphasizing respect for human rights as it rejected comments by Duterte that people in France were presumed guilty until proven innocent. "France strongly believes in the importance of the rule of law, due process and respect for human rights in all countries, including the Philippines." Duterte, who frequently uses coarse language particularly against critics of his drug war, lashed out at her personally. Upon learning she was French, Duterte said people in France were presumed guilty unless proven innocent. "In their place, they can detain a person almost indefinitely under the French law.

Source: The Local August 30, 2017 14:37 UTC