Pubdate: Mon, 14 Feb 2005
Source: Sunstar Davao (Philippines)
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DUTERTE BELITTLES DEATH THREATS

AS IF taunting his enemies, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said he wanted 
his daily itinerary to be published in the newspapers so his enemies know 
where they could find him.

The mayor made the remark during his television program "Gikan sa Masa, 
Para sa Masa" Sunday morning.

Duterte admitted receiving death threats but said it has become part of his 
daily life and he is no longer bothered by them.

Many Dabawenyos expressed their concern for the security of Duterte after 
the raid at the shabu laboratory in Dumoy, Toril last December 31.

"You might be up against powerful men here, thus Dabawenyos cannot help but 
be concerned about your security," said Duterte's co-host Christie Navacilla.

"So? Big deal, everybody dies," Duterte replied simply.

People close to Duterte and even some media practitioners who constantly 
see the mayor observed no change in his security details even after the 
shabu laboratory raids. 
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