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Controversies related to the political administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, the 16th president of the Philippines. Subcategories This category has only the following subcategory.
Protests against Former President Rodrigo Duterte escalated on November 18, 2016, following Duterte's support of the burial of the late president Ferdinand Marcos. [2] These series of protests are mostly conducted by progressive groups and other opposing figures mainly due to the ongoing war on drugs, the declaration of martial law in Mindanao, and employment issues such as contractual terms ...
Several groups led the protest on the day of President Duterte's second State of the Nation Address (SONA). According to Renato Reyes, secretary general of Bayan, the president's promises of improvements during his first SONA still remained unfulfilled, including issues on contractualization, land reforms, and economic policy. [1]
Despite all the controversies and alleged links to extrajudicial killings and suspected criminals, Duterte has told Davao voters that a vote for him is a vote for order. For more CNN news and ...
A Philippine court has dropped drugs charges against one of the most vocal critics of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody “war on drugs,” ending a long legal battle that had seen the ...
University of the Philippines Diliman launches an Oblation Run to protest the first year mark of the controversial burial of late Ferdinand Marcos. [48] November 30: Both anti- and pro-Duterte gathered in separate places across Metro Manila to protest and support Duterte's proposed revolutionary government respectively. [49] [50] [51] [52]
Duterte sought improved relations with China and Russia and reduced dependence on the United States. He took a conciliatory stance toward China, setting aside the controversial Philippines v. China ruling on South China Sea claims. [11] [12] Duterte is a polarizing figure, facing criticism and international opposition for his anti-narcotics ...
In February 2016, Duterte criticized boxer Manny Pacquiao after the latter's controversial comments about LGBT couples being "worse than animals", stating that the boxer did not have the right to judge others in such a manner. Duterte has also advocated in support of anti-discrimination measures to protect LGBT individuals in his capacity as a ...