Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo "Rody" Roa Duterte[1] (born March 28, 1945), nicknamed Digong, is a Filipino lawyer and politician who was the President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022.
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| 16th President of the Philippines | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Vice President | Leni Robredo |
| Preceded by | Benigno Aquino III |
| Succeeded by | Bongbong Marcos |
| Mayor of Davao City | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Sara Duterte |
| Succeeded by | Sara Duterte |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin C. de Guzman |
| Succeeded by | Sara Duterte |
| In office February 2, 1988 – March 19, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Jacinto T. Rubillar |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin C. de Guzman |
| Vice Mayor of Davao City | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Sara Duterte |
| Succeeded by | Paolo Duterte |
| In office May 2, 1986 – November 27, 1987 Officer in Charge | |
| Preceded by | Cornelio P. Maskariño |
| Succeeded by | Gilbert G. Abellera |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Davao City's 1st district | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Prospero Nograles |
| Succeeded by | Prospero Nograles |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rodrigo Roa Duterte 28 March 1945 (aged 81) Maasin, Leyte, Philippine Commonwealth |
| Political party | PDP–Laban |
| Other political affiliations | Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod (2011–present) |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Domestic partner | Honeylet Avanceña (c. 1996–present) |
| Children | Paolo (with Zimmerman) Sara (with Zimmerman) Sebastian (with Zimmerman) Veronica (with Avanceña) |
| Alma mater | Lyceum of the Philippines University San Beda College |
| Affiliation | Lex Talionis Fraternitas Beta Sigma Fraternity (Honorary) |
He was born in the city of Maasin, Leyte. As of 2025, he is in detention in the Netherlands.[2] He is in the custody of the ICC, an international court.
Career as politician
He announced that he would run as a candidate for President of the Philippines on November 21, 2015. On May 9, 2016, Duterte was elected president.
He was mayor of Davao City from 1988 through 1998, from 2000 through 2010, and from 2013 through 2016.[3]
In August 2021, he announced his candidacy for Vice President of the Philippines.[4]
In October 2021, Rodrigo Duterte announced that he was not running for vice-presidency in 2022 and would retire from political life.[5]
ICC indictment
The investigation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) led to Duterte's arrest and transfer to The Hague on March 11, 2025, making him the first Philippine president to face an international tribunal and the first Asian leader to face a trial before the ICC.[6][7]
The indictment against Duterte, which was made public on September 22, 2025, accused him of involvement in the murders of 76 people between 2013 and 2018. 57 of the killings took place during his presidency, and the other 19 occurred during his term as mayor of Davao City.[8]
Family
His daughter Sara Duterte ran and was elected vice president in a landslide victory in May 2022. His son, Sebastian Duterte, was elected as Davao City mayor.
Rodrigo Duterte Media
Mayor Duterte (left) with President Benigno Aquino III during a meeting with local government unit leaders in Davao City in 2013
Newly elected Davao City Vice Mayor Duterte reading his inaugural speech in June 2010
Duterte speaks with Davao City residents in 2009.
Duterte–Cayetano 2016 campaign logo
Duterte (3rd from right) and allies campaigning in Pandacan, Manila on April 23, 2016
Seal of the President of the Philippines
President-elect Duterte (left) and outgoing President Benigno Aquino III at Malacañang Palace on inauguration day, June 30, 2016
Duterte takes his oath of office as the 16th president of the Philippines on June 30, 2016.
The Athletics Stadium of the New Clark City sports complex, completed on October 12, 2019, 50 days before the opening of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games
Duterte inspects a seized shabu laboratory in Arayat, Pampanga on September 27, 2016.
Duterte in November 2021 describes presidential aspirant Bongbong Marcos as a cocaine user and "very weak leader".
Duterte takes "full, legal responsibility" for the actions of the police who he said merely followed his orders, during the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on October 28, 2024.
Duterte during the House probe on the war on drugs on 13 November 2024
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Related pages
References
- ↑ Personal Data from i-site.ph. URL last accessed 2006-10-14.
- ↑ https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3016225/duterte-lawyers-ask-icc-to-throw-out-case-order-his-release?tbref=hp. Retrieved 2025-05-02
- ↑ Research, CNN Editorial. Rodrigo Duterte Fast Facts. CNN. Retrieved 2020-08-19.
- ↑ Duterte confirms he’ll run for Philippines VP next yearAssociated Press. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ↑ Philippines: le président Rodrigo Duterte annonce son retrait prochain de la vie politiqueRadio France International. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
- ↑ Former Philippine president Duterte arrested after ICC warrant over his 'war on drugs'. CNA. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
- ↑ Picheta, Rob (March 11, 2025). Former Philippine President Duterte forced onto plane to The Hague after ICC arrest, his daughter says. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/asia/rodrigo-duterte-philippine-arrest-icc-hague-plane-intl/index.html. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
- ↑ Former Philippines president Duterte charged with crimes against humanity. 23 September 2025. https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0923/1534832-duterte-charged-icc/.