Two Philippine Senators said, President Rodrigo Duterte risks impeachment after he admitted personally killing criminals when he was the mayor of Davao City.<br/><br/>Senator Leila de Lima said, Mr Duterte has committed mass murders which is a high crime and according to constitution high crimes are a ground for impeachment. Senator Richard Gordon, who heads the senate justice committee, also said Mr Duterte opened himself to possible impeachment proceedings following his controversial comments. <br/><br/>Earlier on Monday, while speaking at the Business Forum in Manila, Mr Duterte had admitted killing criminals.<br/><br/>More than 2,000 people have been killed in police anti-drug operations since Duterte became president in July. Almost all were shot when they resisted arrest. Another 3,000 deaths are under investigation, with critics calling them vigilante killings.
News On AIR | December 15, 2016 2:18 PM
Philippine President risks impeachment after killing confession: Senator