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(President of Philippines)
Rodrigo Duterte is the current and the sixteenth President of the Philippines, in office since June 2016. Born in into a politically active family, he spent most of his life in Davao City. Subsequently, he became the Mayor of Davao and served for seven terms, totaling more than 22 years. In 2016, he won a huge mandate and became the President of Philippines. Since the Philippines’ law does not allow anybody to hold any post for more than three consecutive terms, therefore after serving his three consecutive terms as Mayor of Davao, he also served as the Congressman of the 1st District of Davao City and Vice Mayor of the city. His success lies in his ability to connect to the masses, a trick he learned while in school. To his critics, he is a foul-mouthed adulterer, obsessed with killing criminals; but millions of his countrymen favour him just because of that. They see in him the Philippine leader, who would get the country free from crime and drugs, the two menaces that have plagued their life for long.
Birthday
March 28, 1945 (Aries)
Alternative names
Rodrigo Roa Duterte, Rody Roa Duterte, Digong
Height
168 cm
Spouse/Ex-
Elizabeth Zimmerman (m. 1973–2000), Honeylet Avanceña
Parents
Vicente Duterte
Soledad Duterte
What are some controversial policies implemented by Rodrigo Duterte?
Rodrigo Duterte's controversial policies include the war on drugs, which has led to thousands of extrajudicial killings, and declaring martial law in Mindanao to combat terrorism.
What is the stance of Rodrigo Duterte on the South China Sea dispute?
Rodrigo Duterte has pursued a friendlier approach towards China, opting for bilateral negotiations and economic cooperation while downplaying the Philippines' territorial claims in the South China Sea.
How has Rodrigo Duterte's administration addressed human rights concerns?
Human rights organizations have criticized Rodrigo Duterte for his administration's alleged human rights abuses, particularly in relation to the war on drugs and the suppression of dissent.
What is the public perception of Rodrigo Duterte's leadership style?
Rodrigo Duterte is known for his strongman leadership style, characterized by his outspoken and often controversial remarks, which have garnered both support and criticism from the public.
What is the current state of the Philippine economy under Rodrigo Duterte's presidency?
Under Rodrigo Duterte's presidency, the Philippine economy has seen steady growth, with efforts focused on infrastructure development and attracting foreign investments, despite ongoing challenges such as income inequality and poverty.
