Duterte rose to power on the promise of reducing crime and drug dealing in the Philippines. Many Filipinos hoped Duterte would combat omnipresent crime and corruption. The international community looked on in horror as Duterte fashioned a terrifying, merciless war on drugs.
Read More“As President Duterte prepares to step down after this term, the shadow of his legacy and the War on Drugs looms large over the 2022 general elections. Many voters hope that the power of the ballot box will eradicate the President's harsh policies, but his legacy appears entrenched due to broad popularity and political patronage.”
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