PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte on Sunday backtracked on his earlier claim that two generals were involved in illegal drugs.

“I must admit my ignorance,” Mr. Duterte told reporters upon his arrival from Russia yesterday, adding that he only got confused with the military titles.

Mr Duterte said one of the military officials involved was actually a colonel. He did not identify the official.

The president last week said two generals were involved in illegal drug trading.

His comments come as the Senate investigates the illegal drug trade inside jails that can be allegedly traced to high-ranking police officials. — Arjay L. Balinbin

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