The chief of police of Davao City Richard Bad-ang, is administratively relieved from his post Thursday, May 23, as a probe begins into drug war killings during police operations in Davao City from March 23 to 26.
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00:00The chief of police of Davao City, Richard Badaang, is administratively relieved from his post Thursday, May 23, less than two months after he assumed command
00:10This as the Regional Internal Affairs Office starts an investigation into the deaths of seven people suspected of involvement in the local drug trade during police operations in Davao City from March 23 to 26
00:23The first of the series of killings took place a day after Davao Mayor Sebastian Duterte warned he will go after people engaged in illegal drug activities in the city unless they leave
00:33The message is reminiscent of the pronouncements of his father, ex-president Rodrigo Duterte
00:39A spokesperson from PNP Davao Regional Headquarters says Badaang's removal aims to ensure an impartial and credible investigation and will prevent any undue influence on witnesses or tampering of evidence
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