Palace refutes urban dictionary definition of word ‘Duterte’

After strongly denouncing the degrading words associated to the name of Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte by the Urban Dictionary, Malacañan Palace came up with its own definition. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo cited that “Duterte” is synonymous with the words honest, incorruptible, politically-willed person, courageous, selfless and transparent.

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