Duterte threatens Trillanes with microphone during drug war inquiry

Former President Rodrigo Duterte lost his temper during a House inquiry into his drug war on Wednesday, November 13.

Ex-senator Antonio Trillanes IV revived old allegations that suspicious funds were deposited into the Duterte family's bank accounts from 2011 to 2015 and dared Duterte to sign a bank secrecy waiver.

Duterte threatened to slap Trillanes with his microphone during an exchange, but was stopped by his lawyers and others present.

The hearing was briefly suspended for seven minutes due to Duterte’s aggressive behavior, but he later apologized for his actions.

Former senator Leila de Lima, seated between Duterte and Trillanes, appeared uncomfortable with Duterte's violent gesture and declined an offer to move seats.