NOW: President Rodrigo Duterte addresses the nation.

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Duterte: 'Pag inaresto ka ng pulis, sumama ka.

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Duterte hits “lousy lawyers” like Chel Diokno, falsely accuses him of calling people to violate the law. | via @sofiatomacruz

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Duterte: Kung gusto 'nyo, lumabas kayo, ikaw. Pero 'pag naghirap ka, wag ka magtawag sa akin. Ginusto mo 'yan eh. | via @sofiatomacruz

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Duterte: Your responsibility is to submit to the authority of the police for proper investigation.

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Duterte: I do not have the duty to lie to you.

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#PresidentDuterte tells Filipinos to tune in only to state media: Alam mo kayo, PTV4 ba ito? Dito lang kayo makinig nang totoo. | via @ramboreports

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#PresidentDuterte says release of P200 billion is slow because they are taking caution in its release: "Takot ang tao, basta pera." | via @ramboreports

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#PresidentDuterte slams the opposition: Kung 'yan ang mga tao na ipalit ninyo sa susunod na eleksyon, torpe ang Pilipino. | via @ramboreports

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#PresidentDuterte now directly attacking Atty Chel Diokno: "Itong si Diokno magsalita parang janitor." | via @ramboreports

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#PresidentDuterte now throwing insults against Atty Chel Diokno in this address intended for updates on the coronavirus crisis: "Alam mo kung bakit 'di ka nanalo? Pagkalaki ng ngipin mo."

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Duterte talks about Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto: Wala akong pakialam sa operations ng NBI, kung ano'ng gusto nila... Trabaho ng pulis 'yan.

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#PresidentDuterte: Iyong kay Mayor Vico, isang beses lang akong nagsalita, yung pag-proclaim ko ng emergency. Sabi ko 'wag ito. Pagkatapos nito wala na. | via @ramboreports

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Duterte lambasts Chel Diokno: You are an intellectual liar.

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#PresidentDuterte: 'Di ako gumagamit ng sa gobyerno kapag ako ang nag-travel. | via @ramboreports

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#PresidentDuterte says he wants the Presidential yacht converted into a hospital. | via @ramboreports

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#PresidentDuterte: Sabi ko kay Dominguez, gusto ko pag-alis ko, makita ng tao ang pera. Kaya lang wala na kayo makita kung tatagal ang krisis na ito. Mauubos talaga. | via @ramboreports

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Duterte spends time in his address attacking Diokno and his failed senatorial bid instead of giving updates on gov’t response vs coronavirus outbreak. | via @sofiatomacruz

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#PresidentDuterte: Magkikita-kita tayo diyan sa Rizal Park. Diyan mismo sa flag ni Rizal, magbigti na lang ako. Marami nang patay, marami nang umiiyak. Wala na rin ako magawa. Pero isama ko si Diokno sa baba ko. | via @ramboreports

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#PresidentDuterte curses Atty Chel Diokno: Sabay tayo magbigti, leche ka. T*ngina galit ako sa iyo, ulol ka. | via @ramboreports

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#PresidentDuterte still talking politics in his address: Kayong mga Pilipino na torpe, doon kayo sa dilaw. | via @ramboreports

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Duterte to Diokno: 'Pag magkita tayo, patalsikin ko isang ngipin mo.

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#PresidentDuterte: 'Wag kayong mag-fake news...mumurahin ko kayo. | via @ramboreports

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#PresidentDuterte: To really avoid a disaster na hindi na aabot sa tao, sinabi ko kay General Bautista (DSWD Secretary), ikaw na ang humawak.

Ang problema, sabi niya 'Hindi kaya.' Kulang ang tao niya. | via @ramboreports

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#PresidentDuterte suggests DSWD to tap the military in the distribution of relief goods. | via @ramboreports

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Duterte: Si Leni was calling the private sector na magtulong. Tama 'yan.

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#PresidentDuterte announces that he has fired PACC Commissioner Manuelito Luna, who called for an investigation vs VP Leni Robredo for calling for help from private sector.

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#PresidentDuterte groans with an an abrupt "Salamat" as he signs off. | via @ramboreports

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