Duterte latest news

Here are some of the latest news updates on President Rodrigo Duterte:

Recent Developments:

  1. COVID-19 Vaccination Drive: The Philippine government has launched a massive vaccination drive to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. President Duterte has urged Filipinos to get vaccinated to help prevent the spread of the virus.
  2. Economic Recovery: The Philippine economy has shown signs of recovery from the pandemic, with the country's GDP growing by 7.1% in the second quarter of 2021. President Duterte has attributed the growth to the government's economic stimulus packages and infrastructure projects.
  3. Peace Talks with Communist Rebels: The Philippine government has resumed peace talks with communist rebels, with President Duterte expressing hope for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
  4. Human Rights Concerns: Human rights groups have continued to criticize President Duterte's administration for alleged human rights abuses, including extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances.
  5. China Relations: The Philippine government has strengthened its relations with China, with President Duterte visiting Beijing in June 2021 to discuss trade and investment opportunities.

Recent Quotes:

  1. "I'm not a dictator, I'm a president. I'm a servant of the people." - President Duterte, in a speech to the Philippine military, August 2021.
  2. "We will not tolerate any form of terrorism, whether it's from the left or the right. We will crush them all." - President Duterte, in a speech to the Philippine National Police, July 2021.
  3. "I'm not a fan of the United States, but I'm not anti-American either. I'm a Filipino, and I will always prioritize the interests of the Philippines." - President Duterte, in an interview with a foreign news outlet, June 2021.

Recent Controversies:

  1. Duterte's Comments on Women: President Duterte has faced criticism for his comments on women, including his statement that he would "kill" a woman who would not obey him.
  2. Duterte's Comments on the LGBTQ+ Community: President Duterte has also faced criticism for his comments on the LGBTQ+ community, including his statement that he would "kill" a gay person who would not obey him.
  3. Duterte's Handling of the Pandemic: President Duterte has faced criticism for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, including his decision to impose strict lockdowns and his criticism of health experts who have disagreed with his policies.

Recent Awards and Recognition:

  1. Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People: President Duterte was named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2016.
  2. Order of Lakandula: President Duterte was awarded the Order of Lakandula, the highest honor given by the Philippine government, in 2018.
  3. ASEAN's Most Outstanding Leader: President Duterte was awarded the ASEAN's Most Outstanding Leader award in 2019.

Please note that the news and quotes provided are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.