By Genalyn D. Kabiling
President Duterte has said nothing would happen to the country if he would not act like a dictator.
The President has defended his strong leadership before a group of rebel returnees in Malacañang following criticisms from some groups about his dictatorial tendency.
“If you say dictator, I will be dictator. Because if I will not be a dictator, nothing will happen to this country,” Duterte said in the Visayan dialect.
“I had to. Besides you have chosen me as your President. Why won’t you follow me when my dreams are all for you?” he added.
The President had earlier ordered the military to shoot him if he becomes a tyrant and extend his six-year term.