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Quad-comm witness says Duterte is 'Superman'; but what does this mean?
Former close-in security aide Sonny Buenaventura confirmed his codename was "Superman" and acknowledged it referred to former President Rodrigo Duterte.
Buenaventura, who served as Duterte's driver-bodyguard from 1988 to 2008, stated that "Superman" was Duterte's radio call sign when they used radios.
He testified before the House QuadComm, denying knowledge of the Davao Death Squad (DDS) and claiming the group's name originated from media reports.
This testimony aligns with previous statements from various figures who identified Duterte as central to the DDS.
Buenaventura's confirmation of the "Superman" codename came shortly after Duterte himself confirmed the existence of the DDS in a Senate hearing.
He insisted that his duties were limited to taking care of Duterte and following orders as a public servant, denying involvement in anything outside his job description.
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