Rodrigo Duterte

Rodrigo "Rody" Roa Duterte (born March 28, 1945), nicknamed Digong, is a Filipino lawyer and politician of Visayan descent. Duterte is among the longest-serving mayors in the Philippines. He has been mayor of Davao City, a highly urbanized city on Mindanao island, for 7 terms, totalling more than 22 years. He has also served as vice-mayor and congressman in the city.

On November 21, 2015, Duterte declared his candidacy for President of the Philippines in the upcoming 2016 election after a period of banter.

Early life

Duterte was born on March 28, 1945 in Maasin, Leyte in the Philippine Commonwealth to Vicente G. Duterte, who served as Governor of (the then-undivided) Davao and Soledad Roa, a native of Cabadbaran, Agusan who was a school teacher and a civic leader. Duterte's father Vicente, prior to being provincial governor of Davao, was once a mayor of Danao in Cebu. Rodrigo's cousin Ronald, on the other hand, served as Cebu City mayor from 1983 to 1986. Ronald’s father, Ramon Duterte, also held the position from 1957 to 1959. The Dutertes consider the political families of the Durano and the Almendras clan as relatives.

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I feel the pressure im watchin some people press up on people that they're impressed wit cause they consider them precious. they'll do watever man just to get in their pressence but only if they could see when their poppin antidepressants. thats hard to see when the popparzi and press impress on us the whole perspective that all their earthly possesions can fully satisfy just cause it brings them pleasure, but that's a lie from the pit just to keep your eyes on the present. might i present to you this christ wants to give you a gift but your ingore him storrin up earthly treasure plus worthless fabrics the earth is passin away and everything that you purchase is like the grass that we graze. you know it witherin wether or not you want it to but you live like it wont like you'll think you'll always be 22. when you really wont please dont wait till your fully grown God wants to envade your life now this earth is not really home.




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Duterte Is Enjoying the Due Process He Denied to His Thousands of Victims

New York Times 23 Mar 2025
In Duterte’s Philippines, due process was not a right, it was a privilege that was not extended to the victims of his drug war ... .
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Duterte arrest glimmer of hope in quest for justice, bishop says

The Philadelphia Inquirer 23 Mar 2025
... our nation, a glimmer of hope has emerged with the arrest of Duterte,” Alminaza said in a statement on Thursday, March 20.
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Dela Rosa says Duterte warrant valid, but will still evade arrest

The Philadelphia Inquirer 23 Mar 2025
... legality of the arrest warrant that the International Criminal Court (ICC) had issued against former President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Timeline of events leading to Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest

Sun Star 23 Mar 2025
FORMER President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on March 11, 2025 upon his arrival at the Ninoy ...
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Marcos admin violated Duterte’s constitutional rights, Bato Dela Rosa insists

Manila Bulletin 23 Mar 2025
Former president Duterte and Dela Rosa earlier filed a petition before the Supreme Court seeking to permanently prohibit the Philippine government from cooperating with the ICC.
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Bong Go thanks INC for continuing to support the Dutertes

Manila Bulletin 23 Mar 2025
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go has lauded the Iglesia Ni Cristo for continuing their support for former president Rodrigo Duterte and his family amid the political tension following his detention at the Hague ... .
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Duterte leaves fate to God amid ICC detention

Sun Star 23 Mar 2025
FORMER President Rodrigo Duterte is leaving his fate to God amid his detention over the alleged crime against humanity case before the International Criminal Court (ICC), Vice President Sara Duterte said.“So be it.
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Duterte ‘leaving fate to God’ amid ICC detention—VP

Manila Bulletin 23 Mar 2025
Former president Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing crimes against humanity charges before the International Criminal Court (ICC) and is detained in The Hague, is leaving his fate to God, Vice President Sara Duterte said.
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Duterte trial loaded with heavy geopolitical implications

Asiatimes 23 Mar 2025
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest for alleged crimes against humanity under the aegis of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has sent shockwaves across the Southeast Asian nation and worldwide.
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Duterte’s arrest boosts Duterte Youth party-list’s popularity

The Philippine Star 22 Mar 2025
The arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte last week has fueled a surge in support for the Duterte Youth party-list, according to Tangere’s 2025 pre-election party-list preferential survey ....
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INC speaks up against Duterte ICC trial

Manila Standard 22 Mar 2025
Influential church group ...
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Philippines’ crackdown on Duterte disinformation may backfire, analysts warn

South China Morning Post 22 Mar 2025
Investigation of vloggers accused of spreading falsehoods may further entrench his supporters’ beliefs and deepen the country’s political divide ... .
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VP Duterte salutes PH Army for serving with integrity, courage

The Philadelphia Inquirer 22 Mar 2025
... to Vice President Sara Duterte. In a video statement, Duterte honored the Army and its efforts so the country could attain peace.
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