Philippines' Duterte 'not apologizing' for his antidrug campaign

Former president tells Senate probe the policy was done 'for my country'

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte attends a Senate probe over his administration’s campaign against illegal drugs, on Oct. 28. (Photo from Senate of the Philippines' Facebook)

RAMON ROYANDOYAN, Nikkei staff writer

October 28, 2024 14:53 JST

MANILA -- Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday defended his administration's war against illegal drugs -- which resulted in the deaths of thousands of Filipinos -- and his role as the controversial policy's mastermind, as he attended a hearing at the country's Senate.