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Follow RT for recent news and articles on Rodrigo Duterte, president of the Philippines. His domestic policy is based on tackling drug trafficking. Duterte is a controversial political figure and has been condemned for violating human rights, as he’s been trying to reduce crime by killing perpetrators. Get news and updates on the Philippines’ drug war initiated by Rodrigo Duterte in 2016. The UN has condemned Rodrigo Duterte’s policies, and Duterte responded by promising to withdraw the Philippines from the UN, building closer ties with China and Russia. Rodrigo Duterte has been making contradictory statements and public speeches. Don’t miss the most recent news and updates on his public appearances and online statements.
- ‘You can’t create island & say air above it is yours’: Duterte implores China to ‘temper behavior’
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has called on China to “temper its behavior” after a military aircraft was chased out of airspace above artificial islands created by the socialist republic in the South China Sea.World News - ‘I’ll have you killed!’ Duterte scolds 100+ corrupt Philippines cops brought before him
President Rodrigo Duterte has demonstratively threatened to keep a close watch on and to neutralize suspected corrupt cops if they ever make a single mistake that taints the public image of the Philippines’ police force.World News - Duterte gives autonomy to Mindanao region after decades of violence
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a long-delayed agreement giving autonomy to the island of Mindanao. It’s hoped the deal will ease extremism in the area and prevent conflict with the state.World News - ‘God’ agreed to send all victims of extrajudicial killings to heaven, Duterte claims
All victims of extrajudicial killings will get a free pass to heaven, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte announced after purportedly consulting with “God” on the issue.World News - Duterte crushes $5mn of luxury cars in corruption crackdown (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has overseen the destruction of more than $5 million worth of luxury cars in a very public crackdown on corruption in the country.World News - Sri Lanka to reinstate death penalty in anti-drug war ‘inspired’ by Philippines’ Duterte
Sri Lanka is going to reinstate capital punishment for drug dealers who coordinate criminal activities from behind bars, as it draws inspiration from the brutal anti-drug campaign led by Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte.World News
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