President Rodrigo Duterte personally entered the debate over delinquent Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) on Friday, warning them that unless these firms paid their taxes within three days, they would be “punched” and “shot.”

I’m giving you three days to pay your debts,” the president declared. “If not, you Pogos, I will shoot you with air guns. Because from where I come from, pugo (quail) is a small bird that does not fly and only runs about.”

He added, “Seriously now, I am telling you: do not dupe Filipinos, because Filipinos are not fools. If you make a fool out of me, I will punch you.”