The 16th President of the Philippines

RODRIGO
ROA DUTERTE

Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte promised that change would come under his leadership. ABS-CBN looks back at the 6 years of his administration on four main themes: leadership, economy, war on drugs, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

DUTERTE LEGACY

THE LEGACY

War on Drugs

President Duterte stepped down on June 30 leaving behind a deadly policy that left drug war victims and families desperate for justice.

Pandemic

Some 2 years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippines has eased mobility curbs and infections have gone down to manageable levels.

Economy

Marcos inherits from Duterte an economy that is on the rebound but which also faces challenges on several fronts.

Achievements

When Duterte assumed the presidency in 2016, he carried with him the promise to bring about real and lasting change to Filipinos.