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Duterte warns arrest of people sowing chaos amid health crisis
President Rodrigo Duterte has warned the Left against staging riots amidst the COVID-19 crisis and the ongoing community quarantines.
Duterte's warning came after residents of an urban poor community were arrested for allegedly defying the police to disperse and go home.
The President stated that the Left are not the government and should not attempt to usurp authority or plan for the nation.
He threatened to have them detained until after the COVID-19 crisis if they engage in any disruptive activities.
Duterte also warned that he would not hesitate to retaliate with violence if provoked, even threatening to "shoot them dead" if they fight back and endanger lives.
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