"Duterte has long attempted to shut down the Rappler, which has published groundbreaking work on Duterte’s deadly so-called war on drugs that’s killed thousands of people. Duterte has repeatedly described the site as “fake news.” PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE: "You are a—a fake news outlet. And I am not surprised that your articles are also fake." AMY GOODMAN: Duterte has also called reporters who ask him tough questions “spies,” and warned that, quote, “Just because you’re a journalist you are not exempted from assassination.” While Duterte’s government has attempted to silence Maria Ressa, her journalism has been praised around the world."
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Rodrigo Duterte
1988 – 1998
Rodrigo Roa Duterte (born March 28, 1945), is a Filipino lawyer and politician. He was the 16th President of the Philippines. He served as mayor of Davao City for 22 years (1988–1998, 2001–2010, 2013–2016).
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