President Duterte was once a "troublemaker" at home and school, but as an adult, he is an affectionate person and cannot sleep without his mother's old blanket.
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| President Rodrigo Duterte was born on March 28, 1945, in Maasin City, Philippines, the son of lawyer Vicente G. Duterte and Soledad Roa, a teacher and civil activist. He has an older brother and a younger sister. The Duterte family moved to Davao in 1952. The photo shows Duterte as a child, a picture that still hangs in his home. Photo: Rappler |
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| President Duterte was known as a "troubled child" when he was young. His mother beat him many times, while his father "exiled" him to a school 57 km from Davao after Duterte was expelled from Ateneo de Davao High School. Photo: Davao City Government |
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| President Duterte (second from left) is pictured with his family. Young Rodrigo Duterte, as a teenager, was often restless at home. Photo: Davao City Government. |
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| In a way, Duterte is still a "mama's boy." Even much later, when he had become a famous politician, he still couldn't sleep without his mother's old blanket. (Photo: Facebook Elton Levin Domingo) |
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| Despite being a mischievous child who often caused headaches for his teachers and family, Duterte completed his education and became a lawyer like his father (left) in 1972. Photo: Davao City Government |
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| This is a glimpse into Duterte's first steps into politics. This was in 1986, when he became the deputy mayor of Davao. Photo: Rappler. |
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| Duterte was sworn in as mayor of Davao in 1988. He served seven terms, totaling 22 years. His tenure as mayor left a lasting impression, transforming Davao into a peaceful oasis amidst the unstable Philippines, a safe haven for investors. (Photo: Rappler) |
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| Former President Benigno Aquino III (right, while still in office) meets with President Duterte (then mayor of Davao) during Aquino's visit to Davao in 2013. Photo: Philippine Presidential Palace |
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| In 2015, Duterte announced his candidacy for the Philippine presidency. One of the central themes of his campaign was a promise to eradicate crime in the Philippines and "throw the bodies of criminals into Manila Bay for the fish to eat." (Photo: Reuters) |
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| President-elect Duterte visits his father's grave after winning the election. Photo: Rappler |
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| Duterte was inaugurated as President of the Philippines on June 30. His daughter, Veronica, held the Bible for him during the swearing-in ceremony. (Photo: Reuters) |
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| President Duterte's first three months in office have been marked by a war on crime that has resulted in over 2,000 deaths and shocking statements. (Photo: GMA News) |
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