The Philippines' America-hating, criminal-murdering president, explained

Meet Rodrigo Duterte

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's popularity is a mystery.
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President Rodrigo Duterte has encouraged a wave of vigilante killings across his nation. Why is he so popular? Here's everything you need to know:

What's Duterte doing?

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