BREAKING: Shots fired near Philippines Presidential palace amid Duterte war on drugs
SHOTS have been reported near the Presidential palace of controversial populist firebrand Rodrigo Duterte.
Mr Duterte caused shock and condemnation after his ongoing war on drugs led to thousands of deaths
The incident took place in Malacanang Park, Manila, the base of Duterte's guard unit and close to his Bahay ng Pagbabago residence, Presidential Security Group spokesman Mike Aquino said.
Mr Duterte caused shock and condemnation after his ongoing war on drugs led to thousands of deaths.
One person has been reported as wounded.
An official from the presidential palace, who asked not to be identified because he was not authorised to speak to the media, told reporters Duterte was not there at the time.
Duterte's spokesman, Ernesto Abella, told a press breifing: "Of course it's a matter of concern but we need to clarify what it's all about."
