Families of drug war victims criticize Duterte family's oppression claims

Families of victims from the war on drugs have criticized statements made by former President Rodrigo Duterte's children and relatives, claiming these remarks suggest the Duterte family is being oppressed.

Llore Pasco, mother of slain victims Crisanto and Juan Carlos Lozano, dismissed Vice President Sara Duterte’s claims that her father was kidnapped as seeking sympathy.

Dahlia Cuartero, whose son Jesus Cuartero Jr. was killed in Duterte's drug war, pointed out that her father received due process during his arrest while the victims' families did not receive any due process when their loved ones were killed.

Jane Lee, widow of Michael Lee, another victim, urged Kitty Duterte to stop making claims on behalf of her father as she lacks understanding of legal matters and emphasized that former President Duterte should be held accountable for crimes he allegedly committed.

The kin of drug war victims have only one wish for the former president, who is set to celebrate his 80th birthday on March 28: they hope he faces justice for the cases against him.

GMA News Online reached out to Duterte's family and associates for comment, but they have yet to provide a statement as of posting time.