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President Duterte to UN: PHL committed to protecting human rights

President lambasts “interest groups” that have “weaponized” human rights, reiterates need to address causes of terrorism (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday (Philippine time) reiterated the country’s commitment to protecting human rights, as he lambasted “interest groups” that he said have “weaponized” the same, and called on the need for “open dialogue and constructive engagement” with the United Nations. In his first address before the UN, the President noted the Philippines would continue […]