Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gestures as he delivers his speech, during the oath taking of Philippine National Police star rank officers, at the Malacanang Presidential Palace in Manila, Philippines Aug 30, 2017. (Reuters photo)MANILA -- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte vowed on Wednesday to pursue cases against erring police officers after three controversial killings of youths. Mr Duterte said he has ordered the Department of Justice to investigate the killing of 19-year old Carl Angelo Arnaiz after he met his parents on Wednesday. "I'm sorry but I will pursue the cases against the police and if need be, they should go to jail." Arnaiz, who police accused of robbery, died of five gunshot wounds and an autopsy report showed he was shot while on his back.

Source: Bangkok Post September 06, 2017 12:52 UTC