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Gordon calls Duterte a bully
Senator Richard Gordon challenged President Rodrigo Duterte to do his "worst," labeling the president a "bully" and stating he is not afraid.
Gordon made his remarks during the Senate blue ribbon panel's inquiry into alleged overpriced pandemic supplies.
He accused Duterte of acting like a bully and compared his actions to how he dealt with ABS-CBN and Senator Leila de Lima.
Gordon expressed his lack of respect for Duterte, suggesting that many Filipinos share this sentiment.
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