Philippine National Police examines crime scene in ManilaMembers of the Philippine National Police ( PNP ) Scene of the Crime Operatives ( SOCO ) show recovered evidence from the scene where alleged drug dealers were killed in a shootout with the police , in Manila , Philippines , 03 July 2016 . According to police reports , around 200 grams of methamphetamine were recovered in the area . Controversial politician Rodrigo Duterte , who was sworn in as the new president of the Philippines on 30 June , advised policemen to carry out their duty . He won voter confidence vowing to wipe out crime and drugs - two of the biggest issues in the country - but he has been harshly criticized by rights groups for advocating extra judicial killings to bring down crime rates . The number of traffickers killed in the Philippines since Duterte won the elections has increased by 200 percent , according to police data . EPA / MARK R . CRISTINO ▶ [ 핫 클릭 ] " 쿠란 경구 못 외 면 고문 " 방 글 라 인질극 생존자 증언 ▶ [ 핫 클릭 ] 척추 성형 시술 받 은 노인 하반신 마비 … 병원 억대 배상 ▶ [ 통통 영상 ] 출근길 강남대로 한복 판서 ' 무 자비 폭행 '< 저작권자 ( c ) 연합뉴스 , 무단 전재 - 재 배포 금지 >