From Malaya Business Insight (Mar 2): Terrorism to stay up to 10 yrs: Duterte
PRESIDENT Duterte yesterday told the military and the police to be on alert against terrorism, which he said could last for up to 10 years.
The President, during the opening ceremony of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Challenge in Davao City, said the country is confronted by different fronts like rebellion, crime and illegal drugs and terrorists.
“You know terrorism will stay for quite a time. I predict that it would not go out of this planet within the next five to 10, maybe seven years. That is one of our enemies. The fighting will be fierce. There will be no backing down. I will not, for the life of me, they could kill me but I will not allow it,” he said.
Duterte assailed those who used religion, particularly Islam to promote terrorism.
He said true teaching of Islam does not talk of killing and destruction, as he reminded the Moros, especially the Maranaos, not to allow terrorism to flourish.
He reminded police and soldiers not to rest on their laurels following the victory and liberation of Marawi City, the growing trust in the police force, and the improving crime index.
He said the threats persist and the people will continue to depend on law enforcement units to keep them safe at all times.
The President also reassured the police that each of them would have a hand gun they could carry by July.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/business-news/news/terrorism-stay-10-yrs-duterte
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