Palace clarifies Digong's Hitler remark, not Aquino

Malacañang clarified that former President Rodrigo Duterte identified himself with Adolf Hitler, not Ninoy Aquino, due to his past statement about slaughtering drug addicts.

Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro stated that the comparison between Duterte and Ninoy Aquino is far-fetched, as Aquino has no record of crimes against humanity.

Former senator Leila de Lima condemned Vice President Sara Duterte's remarks comparing her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, to former senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.

De Lima emphasized that Aquino's courage was for "the country, democracy and Filipinos," unlike the former president's actions.

De Lima called the Vice President's statement comparing her father to Aquino a "desperate attempt to escape accountability."

Her remarks add to the growing backlash from various lawmakers and advocates, including ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro, who called the comparison a "grave insult" to Aquino and martial law victims.