Salamat, PRRD!
A Grateful Nation Salutes You It has been the honor of a lifetime to witness your leadership. Firm, resolute, and driven by an unwavering love for the Filipino people, you inspired change, ignited hope, and stood firm in the face of every challenge.
Maraming salamat, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. Your legacy lives on in the hearts and minds of a proud nation.
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President Rodrigo Duterte’s term as President of the Philippines was marked by a strong, hands-on leadership style that prioritized national security, infrastructure development, and the welfare of the Filipino people. His administration launched ambitious programs like “Build, Build, Build,” improving transportation and public facilities across the country. Duterte also spearheaded a bold campaign against crime and illegal drugs, reflecting his commitment to creating a safer environment for Filipinos. Throughout his presidency, he demonstrated a deep concern for the marginalized sectors of society, implementing policies that aimed to uplift the poor and promote inclusive growth. His decisive leadership left a lasting impact on the nation’s development trajectory.

    Accomplishments​

    Duterte Legacy
    Duterte Legacy by the Numbers
    War on Drugs
    Gov't workers arrested in Anti-Drug Operations
    Towards a Drug-Cleared Philippines
    Volume of Destroyed Dangerous Drugs
    High Value Targets Arrested
    Rescued Children Involved in Illegal Drugs
    Drug-Cleared Barangays
    Dismantled Dens and Clandestine Laboratories
    Value of Seized Drugs, CPECs, and Laboratory Equipment

    PRRD's Leadership​

    1977
    Officer-in-charge Vice Mayor for the City of Davao

    Meanwhile in 1983, People’s Power Revolution began which in 1986, overthrew the dictatorial government of Ferdinand Marcos and restored democratic institutions in the country. In the same year, Duterte was appointed as the Officer-in-charge Vice Mayor for the City of Davao.

    1979
    Assistant City Prosecutor

    From 1979 to 1981, he served as the Fourth Assistant City Prosecutor; from 1981 to 1983, as the Third Assistant City Prosecutor and from 1983 to 1986, as the Second Assistant City Prosecutor.

    1986
    Officer-in-charge Vice Mayor for the City of Davao

    Meanwhile in 1983, People’s Power Revolution began which in 1986, overthrew the dictatorial government of Ferdinand Marcos and restored democratic institutions in the country. In the same year, Duterte was appointed as the Officer-in-charge Vice Mayor for the City of Davao.

    1988
    Mayor for the City of Davao

    In 1988, he contested the election for the Mayoral post and won. Subsequently, he won two more terms, remaining in the position till 1998. During this period, he set an example by choosing his deputy mayors from the Lumad and Moro communities, a practice that was later emulated by other cities.

    1998
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    Congressman of the 1st District of Davao City

    From 1998 to 2001, he served as the Congressman of the 1st District of Davao City under the Laban ng Makabayang Masang Pilipino coalition, a job he found immensely boring. Therefore in 2001, he once more stood for the mayoral election in Davao.

    2001
    Mayor of Davao City

    Subsequently, he won three more consecutive terms (2001, 2004 and 2007). During this period, the condition of Davao City improved in all respects. It won the National Literacy Hall of Fame Award for winning the first place in the Outstanding Local Government Unit, Highly Urbanized City category thrice.

    2010
    Vice Mayor of Davao City
    In 2010, after running three consecutive terms as the Mayor of the Davao City, he was once again barred by law to contest for the same post. Therefore, he ran for the post of Vice Mayor while his daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio became the Mayor.
    In 2013, he again ran for the post of the Mayor of Davao City and won. He now continued his work on making the city crime free. Previously, he had refused to become the Interior Secretary four times, preferring to serve his city; but now he began to take interest in national politics.
    In 2014, Duterte gave a call for forming a federal form of government, which would reflect the aspiration of the Pilipino people including the various tribes. The following year, he was asked to run for the post of President.
    2016
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    President of The Philippines
    The General Election took place on May 9, 2016. On May 27, 2016, the 16th Congress of the Philippines proclaimed Rodrigo Duterte of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan party as the President-elect of the Philippines. He won with 16,601,997 (39.01%) votes, which is 6.6 million more than his nearest rival.
     
    President Duterte began his term on 30 June 2016. As the President of Philippines, he now resides in Manila, but visits Davao City every week.

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