Rodrigo Duterte
Filipino politician, 16th President
Born
March 28th, 1945
79 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Philippines
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A prominent Filipino politician served as the 16th President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022. Duterte previously held the position of Mayor of Davao City for over two decades, and he gained international attention for controversial policies aimed at curbing crime and illegal drug use. His administration faced criticism regarding human rights violations related to the anti-drug campaign. Duterte's presidency was marked by efforts to shift the Philippines' foreign policy toward China and a focus on infrastructure development through the 'Build, Build, Build' program. Despite controversies, he maintained considerable popularity among supporters.
Served as President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022
Implemented controversial anti-drug policies
Shifted foreign policy towards China
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