Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte

No leader, however strong, can succeed at anything of national importance or significance unless he has the support and cooperation of the people he is tasked to lead and sworn to serve.

Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte

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
Rodrigo Duterte

Human rights must work to uplift human dignity.

Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte

God does not discriminate against people, regardless of color, religion, social class, or gender and sexual preferences.

Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte

I am a man of many flaws and contradictions.

Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte

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
Rodrigo Duterte

I will flight for the people until my last breath.

Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte

My worry is how to protect the Filipino.

Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte

The only reason there is peace and order in Davao is because of me.

Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte

Destiny is not designed by mere mortals like us. It is crafted by God.

Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte

We have a society now where obedience to the law is really a choice, an option only.

Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte

Let me be very clear: my friendship with my friends ends where the interest of the country begins.

Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte

I just want everybody to follow the law.

Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte

Relax. I am not the man I am portrayed to be by some.

Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte

I really do not know. I really do not know how to solve the problem of the Philippines. I cannot be the savior of this republic.

Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte

I have to build a new environment for the people. I will place them in ecozones and provide them assistance. I will build hospitals there. There will be economic activity.

Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte

The state must protect the media. In a democracy, the role of media is very important. In the absence of a credible opposition party, you can rely on the media.

Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte

I don't care if you will get angry with me, but I am not open to a compromise. Contractualization must go. It is anti-people.

Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte

Freedom of expression is very important.

Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte

I wear cheap shoes. I don't even wear socks.