Duterte under fire for saying he ‘touched’ maid when he was a teen

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has lashed out at his critics in the past, often using less-than-parliamentary language.

Manila: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (pic) drew outrage after saying he “touched” his maid when he was a teenager, with women’s rights groups accusing him of attempted rape and encouraging sexual abuse.

Duterte frequently sparks uproar with his comments on women, including rape jokes and boasting about adultery.