A businessman has filed a complaint for physical injuries and grave threats against Davao City Representative Paolo "Pulong" Duterte before the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Based on the complaint, Duterte was accused of violating Article 265 and Article 282 of the Revised Penal Code.
The incident took place on February 23, Sunday at a bar in Davao City.
The filing was confirmed by Prosecutor General Richard Fadullon.
In his sworn statement, the complainant said Duterte threatened him with a knife and beat him up for around two hours.
“At hineadbutt niya ko sa ulo ng maraming beses at ako ay humihingi sa kanya ng patawad kung ano man ang nagawa kong mali sa kanya ngunit patuloy pa rin siya na hineadbutt ang aking ulo at inuundayan niya ulit ako ng kutsilyo,” the complainant said.
He said Duterte turned off the CCTV after noticing that there was one.
“Halos 2 hours niya akong sinaktan sa loob ng bar. Suntok, sampal, tadyak, ang aking inabot kay Paolo Duterte dahil sa galit niya sa akin,” the complainant said.
After this, he said Duterte handed him P1,000 for each hit.
According to the complainant, he did not seek medical attention or file a legal case due to fear.
GMA News Online is trying to get a comment from Duterte.
(Reports from Joahna Lei Casilao, GMA Integrated News)
