Philippine president cautions police acting on casinos at Okada

Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has sent a strong warning to the police to not to enter Okada Manila, an integrated resort in Paranaque City.

The president said no uncertain words that he did not want to see a police car near Okada Manila unless for providing security.

He threatened to serious actions against any police officer who disobeys this order. He also warned that he may even rope in the elite Scout Rangers to patrol the area.

“If I lose my patience I will call the Rangers. You patrol there, from Fort Magsaysay. You choose. Either the military will do the patrolling there or you go out of the place there,” he said.

“I do not want to see any law enforcement guy there either in uniform or civilian clothes,” he added.

In response, Okada Manila issued a statement saying that it “fully supports President Duterte’s call for vigilance against erring members of the police force,” and that it would cooperate and coordinate with the proper authorities on this matter.