PHILIPPINE: President’s son questioned in drug case

One of the sons of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has denied involvement in a drug smuggling operation. Paolo Duterte told a senate inquiry that claims he helped ship drugs from China to the Philippines were “baseless”. The president’s son-in-law also denied involvement, calling the allegations “rumours and gossip”. President Duterte launched a violent campaign against […]

One of the sons of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has denied involvement in a drug smuggling operation.

Paolo Duterte told a senate inquiry that claims he helped ship drugs from China to the Philippines were “baseless”.

The president’s son-in-law also denied involvement, calling the allegations “rumours and gossip”.

President Duterte launched a violent campaign against drug crime shortly after he came to power last year.

Mr Duterte, whose crackdown has left thousands of people dead, has promised to resign if any family members are involved in the trade.