Rodrigo Duterte Quotes

President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022

Rodrigo Roa Duterte (born March 28, 1945), is a Filipino lawyer and politician. He was the 16th President of the Philippines. He served as mayor of Davao City for 22 years (1988–1998, 2001–2010, 2013–2016).

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Native Name: Rodrigo Roa Duterte

Alternative Names: Rodrigo "Rody" Roa Duterte • Rodrigo "Rody" Duterte • Digong • DU30 • P. R. R. D. • FP R. R. D. • PRRD • FPRRD • Digong Duterte

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On drug addicts: If they are there in your neighbourhood, feel free to call us, the police or do it yourself if you have the gun. You have my support. If he fights and fights to the death, you can kill him. I will give you a medal... If you are involved in drugs, I will kill you. You son of a whore, I will really kill you.

Translation: Don't you wonder why you can say I am currying favor with the military? Look at my Cabinet, half of them are retired generals. Half of the cabinet members are predominantly from there.

[On local media networks] Inquirer, mga bullshit kayo, pati 'yang ABS-CBN, basura 'yang inano ninyo. Dapat may magsabi sa inyo ngayon, mga putang ina ninyo, sinobrahan 'nyo ang kalokohan ninyo.

Translation: This Diokno speaks like a janitor. You ran for senate, and people did not vote for you. You know why? Can you take a joke? Don't be angry. You know why you lost? Because your teeth are too big. When you speak, half of your jaw juts out...Why? Am I being vulgar to you? Son of a whore, I am angry at you. You went too far. Try me.