12 Quotes & Sayings By Rodrigo Duterte

Rodrigo R. Duterte is a good friend of President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte. He is a former Mayor of Davao City in the southern island of Mindanao. He was elected by a plurality in 2016 to become the 16th president of the Philippines Read more

In his book, Duterte has written his own biography and also about his journey to becoming a mayor and a president.

We cannot move forward if we allow the past to...
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We cannot move forward if we allow the past to pull us back. Rodrigo Duterte
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Love of country, subordination of personal interests to the common good, concern and care for the helpless and the impoverished - these are among the lost and faded values that we seek to recover and revitalize as we commence our journey towards a better Philippines. Rodrigo Duterte
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Human rights must work to uplift human dignity. Rodrigo Duterte
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God does not discriminate against people, regardless of color, religion, social class, or gender and sexual preferences. Rodrigo Duterte
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For the record, I believe in God, but I do not believe in religion, period. Rodrigo Duterte
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As a lawyer and a former prosecutor, I know the limits of the power and authority of the president. I know what is legal and what is not. Rodrigo Duterte
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Destiny is not designed by mere mortals like us. It is crafted by God. Rodrigo Duterte
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I am well. Do not worry about my health. Rodrigo Duterte
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Erosion of faith and trust in government - that is the real problem that confronts us. Rodrigo Duterte
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Let me be very clear: my friendship with my friends ends where the interest of the country begins. Rodrigo Duterte
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To all my political opponents, all and sundry, not only the presidential bets, I would like to offer my hand to friendship. Rodrigo Duterte