Teacher in Duterte threat asks court to quash charges

OLONGAPO CITY—A Zambales high school teacher on Thursday asked a court here to quash the charges filed against him by the government for putting up in a Twitter post a supposed P50-million reward for anybody who could kill President Duterte.

Ronnel Mas, 25, of Sta. Cruz town, was charged with inciting to sedition related to cybercrime and violating the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. His arraignment on Thursday was moved to June 25. —JOANNA ROSE AGLIBOT