Rodrigo Duterte

Date of Birth: March 28, 1945

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Rodrigo Roa Duterte, often referred to by his nickname “Digong,” is a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the 16th President of the Philippines from June 30, 2016, to June 30, 2022. Born in Maasin, Southern Leyte, Duterte has had a long career in public service, most notably serving as the Mayor of Davao City for over two decades. His tenure as president was marked by a controversial and internationally criticized war on drugs, significant infrastructure projects, a pivot towards China in foreign policy, and a populist style of leadership. Duterte studied political science at the Lyceum of the Philippines University and later earned a law degree from San Beda College of Law. Before entering politics, he worked as a prosecutor in Davao City. Known for his tough-talking, no-nonsense style, Duterte gained popularity for his anti-crime policies and was often described as a political outsider.

5 Interesting Facts about Rodrigo Duterte

1. Rodrigo Duterte is the first president of the Philippines from Mindanao.

2. He was known as “The Punisher” due to his strong stance on criminal activities during his tenure as mayor of Davao City.

3. Duterte’s administration launched the “Build, Build, Build” program, which aimed to foster economic growth through infrastructure development.

4. He has been criticized for his alleged human rights violations, particularly in relation to his aggressive anti-drug campaign.

5. Duterte’s foreign policy marked a significant shift towards China, despite ongoing maritime disputes in the South China Sea.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Rodrigo Duterte

1. “If you don’t like me, I don’t like you. We’re even.”

2. “I don’t care if I burn in hell for as long as the people I serve live in paradise.”

3. “I have to protect the people who cannot afford to pay their hospital bills, who cannot afford to buy their medicines.”

4. “I am a President of a sovereign state, and we have long ceased to be a colony.”

5. “My mouth is no keeper of secrets.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth Rodrigo Duterte is reported to have achieved is around PHP 28.5 million (approximately USD 570,000) as of the latest available data during his presidency.

Children

Rodrigo Duterte has three children with his first wife, Elizabeth Zimmerman: 1. Paolo Duterte, who is a politician and has served as a representative of Davao City’s 1st district. 2. Sara Duterte-Carpio, who is a lawyer and the current Vice President of the Philippines, and has also served as the Mayor of Davao City. 3. Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, who is also involved in local politics in Davao City. He also has a daughter, Veronica, with his common-law wife, Honeylet Avanceña.