Mayor Rodrigo Duterte maintained that his statement regarding the 1989 gang rape of Australian missionary worker Jaqueline Hamill was not a joke and refused to apologize for his controversial remarks.
“It was not a joke. I said it as a narrative. I was not smiling. “Do not make me apologize for something which I did not do,” said Duterte during an interview with the members of the media.
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Duterte said he is not afraid if his remarks would cost him the presidency.
It’s a matter of principle. I said it in the heat of anger. I am even willing to lose the presidency. Do not make me apologize for something which I did which was called for at that moment,” added Duterte.
“No apologies to any particular entity or person, to the Filipino people, Yes because it happened.” said Duterte.
Here is the video interview:
(Photo source: Youtube screengrab: Rody Duterte / Beatboxer Ng Pinas)
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