President Rodrigo Duterte admitted on Wednesday that he ordered the detention and investigation of Australian nun Patricia Fox for disorderly conduct.

“I ordered her to be investigated, not deported at once, not arrested, but invite her to an investigation for a disorderly conduct. Philippine laws provide that I can deport you or refuse your entry if you are an undesirable alien,” the President said.

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