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Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo 'Rody' Roa Duterte was the 16th President of the Philippines. The former lawyer and mayor of Davao built a reputation on fighting crime and corruption. He had a zero-tolerance policy against drug traffickers, organised crime and vowed to re-introduce the death penalty.
Born
28 Mar 1945
Industry
Politics, Law
Job Title
Politician, Lawyer
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The Philippines

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Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is sworn in during a senate inquiry on the”war on drugs” during his administration in Manila on October 28, 2024. Photo: AP
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The Philippines

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