Rodrigo Duterte Fast Facts

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Updated 1351 GMT (2151 HKT) March 24, 2020

Philippine President-elect Rodrigo Duterte speaks during his first press conference since he claimed victory in the presidential election, at a restaurant in Davao City, on the southern island of Mindanao on May 15, 2016.
Philippine President-elect Rodrigo Duterte speaks during his first press conference since he claimed victory in the presidential election, at a restaurant in Davao City, on the southern island of Mindanao on May 15, 2016.

(CNN)Here is a look at the life of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.

Personal

Birth date: March 28, 1945
    Birth place: Maasin, Southern Leyte, Philippines
    Birth name: Rodrigo Roa Duterte
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    Father: Vicente Duterte, lawyer and politician
    Mother: Soledad (Roa) Duterte, teacher
    Marriage: Elizabeth Zimmerman (annulled in 2000)
    Children: with Elizabeth Zimmerman: Paolo, Sebastian and Sara; with Honeylet Avanceña: Veronica
    Education: Lyceum of the Philippines University, B.A.,1968; San Beda College, J.D.,1972
    Religion: Roman Catholic
    Rodrigo Duterte's most controversial comments
    Photos: Rodrigo Duterte has said some outrageous things.
    Speaking at a business forum in Manila in December 2016, Duterte admitted killing suspected criminals during his time as mayor of Davao City.
    Photos: Rodrigo Duterte has said some outrageous things.
    Speaking at a business forum in Manila in December 2016, Duterte admitted killing suspected criminals during his time as mayor of Davao City.
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    The day after Trump won the US presidential election in November 2016, Duterte said he and Trump share some traits.
    Photos: Rodrigo Duterte has said some outrageous things.
    The day after Trump won the US presidential election in November 2016, Duterte said he and Trump share some traits.
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