"I did what I had to do."<br /><br />Thus maintained former President Rodrigo Duterte as he defended his stance on his controversial drug war, stating that it was necessary to protect the country and the people.<br /><br />RELATED: https://mb.com.ph/2024/10/28/ex-president-duterte-says-drug<br /><br />Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin<br /><br />Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin <br />Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin<br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin<br />Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin<br /><br />#ManilaBulletinOnline<br />#ManilaBulletin<br />#LatestNews<br />