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Philippine drug war chief quits amid narcotics scandal
7 years ago(FILES) This file photo taken on August 8, 2018 shows Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (R) reviewing policemen along with national police chief Oscar Albayalde (L) in a sudden downpour during the 117th police anniversary celebration at the national headquarters in Manila. - The Philippines' top policeman Oscar Albayalde, who leads the nation's deadly drugs crackdown, quit on October 14, 2019 as he faces accusations of protecting officers who allegedly sold a huge haul of seized narcotics. (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP)
The Philippines' top policeman, who leads the nation's deadly drugs crackdown, quit on Monday as he faces allegations of protecting officers accused of selling a huge haul of seized narcotics.