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What did Rodrigo Duterte do for the Philippines?
Duterte started a nationwide campaign to rid the country of crime, corruption, and illegal drugs. The war on drugs saw about 6,600 persons linked to the illegal drug trade killed as of July 2019. Duterte prioritized infrastructure spending, initiating the massive Build!
Who is the journalist who speaks up against President Duterte?
| Maria Ressa | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 2, 1963 Manila, Philippines |
| Citizenship | Philippines United States |
| Education | Princeton University (AB) University of the Philippines Diliman |
| Occupation | Journalist author |
Poverty, lack of education, drug or substance abuse, vice, crime and unemployment are among the many problems that continue to batter them. Likewis:e, recent issues on the rising number of street children in urban centers, child abuse, forced-labor and pedophilia are quite alarming, aggravating the plight of the youth.
When did Rodrigo Roa Duterte win as president in our country?
The Presidency of Rodrigo Duterte began at noon on June 30, 2016, when he became the sixteenth president of the Philippines, succeeding Benigno Aquino III. At the age of 71, Duterte became the oldest person ever elected to the presidency.
What happen to Maria Ressa?
On Monday, after years of government threats and accusations, Ms. Ressa and a former colleague at the news site she founded, Rappler, were convicted of cyber libel by a court in Manila. Each was given an indeterminate sentence and could face up to six years in prison, and each was fined $8,000.
Where is Maria Ressa from?
Manila, Philippines
Maria Ressa/Place of birth
How old is Duterte?
76 years (March 28, 1945)
Rodrigo Duterte/Age
What is the main problem in the Philippines?
In the Philippines, conflict and violence are generated by poverty, inequality (both political power and economic resources in the hands of an elite), marginalization and poor governance.