Rodrigo Duterte: From 'The Punisher' to rights advocate

By Tita C. Valderama

Jun 03, 2024 12:06 am

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BASED on his recent criticisms of the Marcos Jr. administration, former president Rodrigo Duterte now plays the part of an advocate of free speech and assembly and a defender of the Constitution.

That's a radical shift from his image as a tough-talking leader who had earned the moniker 'The Punisher' because of his brutal approach to crime.

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