THE Australian Embassy in Manila on Monday stepped in on the burning issue sparked by a reckless remark by Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte over a murdered Australian rape victim that now threatens to sear his presidential candidacy.

In a brief statement posted on her Twitter account, Australian Ambassador Amanda Gorely said serious crimes like rape and murder are no laughing matter.

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