Rodrigo Duterte

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Rodrigo Duterte born?March 28, 1945
2. Where was Rodrigo Duterte born?Maasin, Leyte, Philippines
3. What is the presidential term?June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022
4. What is the major policy initiative?The 'war on drugs,' characterized by widespread extrajudicial killings
5. Who is Rodrigo Duterte?Rodrigo Duterte was the president of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022. He was born in 1945 and grew up in Davao City, where his father was a provincial governor.
6. What did he do as mayor of Davao City?As mayor, he worked for more than two decades to make Davao City safer and more prosperous. He used strong and decisive actions to reduce crime and improve the city’s economy.

Extrajudicial Killings: The killing of individuals by government forces or their agents without legal trial or due process.
Populism: A political approach that appeals to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites, often emphasizing nationalistic themes.
International Criminal Court (ICC): A global judicial body established to prosecute individuals for the most serious international crimes, including genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
Federal System: A form of government where power is divided between a central national government and constituent political units (like states or provinces).