"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 is a Filipino politician who served as president of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022. Before the presidency, he served for many years as mayor of Davao City. Duterte became one of the most consequential and controversial leaders in recent Philippine politics.