Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 20) — President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday he may teach criminal law after his term ends.

Duterte on Friday spoke to graduating public safety officers and recalled his days as a trial prosecutor. At the time, he also lectured on criminal law and procedures. He said he would have wanted to share his knowledge to the graduates.

"Sayang [Too bad], but anyway, maybe in a few days, kung hindi na ako, lalo na hindi na ako presidente [especially when I am no longer President], two years from now, I could devote my time lecturing," he said in a speech during their graduation ceremony in Davao City.

Duterte said he used to teach at a police training center in Barangay Mintal, where the graduates studied. He said he can guide the students all they "should know and do" in just 30 minutes.

He said he used to help officers facing charges in the performnce of duty. The President assured the graduates the same assistance as long as they give truthful statements.

"Lahat na pulis na nakakaso in the performance of duty hinabol ko, tinulungan ko. Protektado kayo sa akin...just give me the report. 'Wag mo lang akong bigyan ng sinungaling na istorya, ako na ang bahala magbalasa," added Duterte.

[Translation: All the police officers who had cases in the performance of duty, I chased and helped. You are safe with me...just give me the report. As long as you do not give me a false story, I will take care of the rest.]

The President's term ends at noon of June 30, 2022.