Duterte: ‘I can’t promise heaven, but I will stop corruption’

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte could not promise “heaven” but reiterated his vow to stop criminality, illegal drugs and corruption in government within the first six months if elected president in May.

“I will not promise you heaven but I will try to stop corruption. In three to six months, I will stop corruption in government,” Duterte said in his closing speech at the second presidential debate here on Sunday.

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The tough-talking mayor mentioned how the Philippines has been plagued with various problems.

“In this country, there is trouble everywhere. There is corruption, criminality and flooding of drugs, which is instilling fear in the government,” he said.

“No progress can ever happen to Philippines if there is criminality. I will not promise you heaven but I will try to stop corruption,” he added.

Duterte vowed to fulfill his platforms if he wins the presidency.

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“All of these platforms. I can tell you now I will provide leadership. Not only the platform but leadership,” he said. IDL

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