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Rodrigo Duterte

Rodrigo Duterte
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
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is seen on a screen in the courtroom of the International Criminal Court in The Hague on March 14, 2025. Photo: pool via Reuters
The Philippines

Philippines’ Duterte attends ICC hearing via video link

The 79-year-old was tired after flying to the Netherlands from the Philippines and was permitted to attend the session via video link.

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The Philippines

‘You have to kill me to bring me to The Hague’: how Duterte’s arrest unfolded

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The Philippines

Duterte video message tells supporters not to worry

The Philippines

Duterte says he is ‘responsible’ for drug war as ICC takes him into custody

The ex-president, who was transferred to a detention unit on the Dutch coast, told his supporters ‘I am OK, do not worry’.

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Anti-Duterte protesters gather outside the International Criminal Court in The Hague on March 12. Photo: ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
The Philippines

Mixed reactions in Manila over Duterte’s ICC arrest

The former leader’s daughter, current Vice-President Sara Duterte, said she will fly to The Hague to assist in his legal defence

The Philippines

‘My prayers answered’: anger and relief in Philippines over Duterte’s arrest

Experts say the ex-president’s chances of avoiding ICC prosecution are slim as supporters take to the streets to protest his arrest.

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The Philippines

Explainer | Duterte is set to enter ICC detention. Here’s what awaits him

Housed in a Dutch prison, the International Criminal Court’s detention unit has cooking facilities and cells with computers, but no internet.

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Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte (centre) is seen in custody at Villamor Air Base in Manila on Tuesday in this photo released by his political party. Photo: Partido Demokratiko Pilipino/Getty Images/TNS
The Philippines

Ex-president Duterte arrested in Philippines

Duterte was detained on orders of the International Criminal Court after arriving in Manila from Hong Kong, the Philippine government said  

The Philippines

Is ICC arrest of Philippines’ Duterte the death knell for his political dynasty?

Analysts say President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s decision to cooperate with the ICC’s arrest warrant is a strategic move aimed at neutralising his rival.

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Hong Kong politics

Ex-Philippine leader Duterte has made headlines in Hong Kong many times before

Former leader sparked media frenzy with speech at rally with vice-president daughter, but he has made the news on several previous visits.

The ex-Philippine president delivered an emotionally charged speech at Southorn Stadium in Wan Chai on Sunday at the event for Filipino workers. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Philippines

How Philippines’ Duterte responds to potential ICC arrest could shape midterms

Duterte says he is ready to face arrest, but analysts warn a warrant could threaten his and his family’s political fortunes.

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Former president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte speaks inside the Southorn Stadium during a thanksgiving gathering organised by Hong Kong-based Filipino workers in Hong Kong on March 9. Photo: AP
Hong Kong politics

Duterte tells Filipinos in Hong Kong he never committed crimes against humanity

Ex-Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte delivers fiery speech amid speculation over whether International Criminal Court will issue arrest warrant.

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The Philippines

Philippine police rescue Chinese student whose finger was cut off by kidnappers

The kidnappers, who included former Filipino police officers and soldiers, abandoned the 14-year-old student in a busy street in Manila.

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The Philippines

Philippine military stays silent amid calls for Marcos Jnr’s ouster

As calls to remove Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr grow amid escalating political turmoil, the military is focusing on national security not intervention.

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Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jnr speaks during an event honoring Filipino artists inside a theatre in Manila, Philippines on February 20, 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE
The Philippines

Filipinos care more about daily struggles, not Marcos-Duterte feud: survey

About 94 per cent of respondents in a survey say they will vote for candidates who advocate increased job opportunities and food security.

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Voters enter a polling centre in 2022 in Quezon City to vote for a new president of the Philippines. Photo: AP
The Philippines

Philippines’ Duterte faces legal trouble over ‘kill senators’ remark

‘Let’s kill senators now so there will be vacancies,’ the former president said at a recent campaign rally.

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The Philippines

Duterte’s ‘kill senators’ quip ignites controversy in Philippine midterms

Former president Rodrigo Duterte jokes that the candidates backed by him can win the May elections by way of “a bomb” aimed at their rivals.

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The Philippines

Can Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte stage Trump-style presidential comeback?

Former House speaker Pantaleon Alvarez says the country’s constitution allows Duterte to run in a presidential election again.

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte speaks last October during a senate inquiry on the so-called war on drugs during his time in office. Photo: AP
The Philippines

Troll takedowns: Facebook accounts of 4 pro-Duterte influencers go dark

Disabling of influencers’ Facebook accounts is ‘characteristic of an authoritarian rule’, lawyer says, as Philippines steps up fight against disinformation.

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The Philippines

In Philippines, Duterte camp hits back with corruption case against Marcos ally

Complaint accuses House Speaker Martin Romualdez and other lawmakers of corruption by illegally inserting US$4 billion into the 2025 budget.

The Philippines

Has Philippine President Marcos outplayed the Dutertes in impeachment fight?

Observers say impeachment support from lawmakers in the Dutertes’ stronghold suggests the president has gained the upper hand.

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr and his deputy Sara Duterte-Carpio at the inauguration ceremony in Manila in 2022. Photo: AP
The Philippines

Sara Duterte to fight impeachment in Philippines

The embattled politician faces removal from office if at least two-thirds of the nation’s senators vote to convict her, according to the constitution

Philippine VP Sara Duterte to fight impeachment case in escalating clash with Marcos Jnr
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The Philippines

Philippine VP Duterte to fight impeachment case in escalating clash with Marcos

The embattled politician faces removal from office if at least two-thirds of senators vote to convict her.

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The Philippines

‘Dangerous’ for Philippines to delay Sara Duterte impeachment trial

The country’s Senate has entered a four-month recess and its president insists members cannot be called back for a trial.

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The Philippines

Philippines softens stance on ICC investigating Duterte’s deadly drugs war

After years of defiance, Manila has hinted at limited cooperation with the International Criminal Court to investigate ex-president Duterte.

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Filipino policemen tape off an area in Manila where a drugs suspect was shot in an alleged extrajudicial killing in 2018. Rights groups say Rodrigo Duterte’s drugs war claimed more than 12,000 lives. Photo: EPA-EFE
The Philippines

Philippines’ Marcos faces inner circle rift over VP Duterte’s impeachment calls

The president’s calls to dismiss impeachment proceedings against his deputy have intensified political tensions and public rallies.

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Members of the influential religious sect Iglesia ni Cristo attend a rally to oppose calls to unseat Sara Duterte in Manila on January 13. Photo: AFP
China-Philippines relations

Opinion | Manila and Beijing can still choose cooperation over conflict

While violent clashes and bilateral disputes between Manila and Beijing have reached new heights, so can economic engagement.

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The Philippines

Meet the poor Filipinos living in Manila’s cemetery for the rich

The final resting places for the most affluent in Manila have become a last resort for the city’s poorest looking for a home.

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