President vows to bring back death penalty

Philippines President-elect Rodrigo Duterte has vowed to reintroduce capital punishment and give security forces permission to shoot to kill. The controversial policies are the latest in a series from the soon-to-be leader, including bans on alcohol and smoking and a curfew for children. He has also promised to turn the presidential palace into a hospital. […]

Philippines President-elect Rodrigo Duterte has vowed to reintroduce capital punishment and give security forces permission to shoot to kill.
The controversial policies are the latest in a series from the soon-to-be leader, including bans on alcohol and smoking and a curfew for children.
He has also promised to turn the presidential palace into a hospital.
Speaking at a press conference in the town, Mr Duterte, 71, said: “What I will do is to urge Congress to restore the death penalty by hanging.”