Duterte admits to planting evidence as Davao mayor in drug war strategy

Former President Rodrigo Duterte has admitted to planting evidence on suspected criminals during his time as mayor of Davao City. He described this as part of a strategy in his approach to law enforcement. Duterte's admission came during a hearing on his controversial war on drugs. Previously, he had denied such actions, labeling them as "garbage." He also acknowledged using excess campaign funds to reward police officers involved in drug operations. Reports indicate that his drug war resulted in at least 6,000 deaths, with human rights groups claiming the number could be as high as 30,000.