Duterte: I told police to encourage criminals to fight back | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Duterte admits to inducing suspects to ‘fight’ so cops can kill them

Under oath, former president Rodrigo Duterte tells the Senate that he had ordered police under him to ‘encourage’ suspects to fight back so they have an excuse to kill.

• No remorse, Duterte says ‘only I will go to jail’ for killings

Former President Rodrigo Duterte says he takes full legal responsibility for police actions during his war on drugs, saying he acted for the good of the country without apologies.

• Quiboloy evasive as Senate plays disturbing audio file: ‘Only the Son can use you’

A disturbing audio file was played during a Senate committee hearing last week on Apollo Quiboloy’s abuse allegations.

• SWS: 37% of adult Filipinos say their quality of life improved in last 12 months

A Social Weather Stations survey reveals 37% of adult Filipinos say their quality of life has improved in the last 12 months.

• ‘Mamatay na kayong lahat’: UST coach Pido Jarencio hits back on critics

UST Growling Tigers head coach Pido Jarencio hits back at ‘bashers’ following the team’s success at arresting their three-game slide. – Rappler.com