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East Asia correspondent Bill Birtles and Mitch Woolnough in Manila 

The Philippines unleashed 'death squads' on suspected drug users. Will Bongbong Marcos end the war?

The war on drugs in the Philippines has left thousands dead.  (Reuters: Erik De Castro)

In the final days of his wild and bloody presidency, Rodrigo Duterte was wistful about a few things he had yet to achieve for the Philippines. 

"Before I leave, let's finish three or five drug lords," he said.

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