Ex-president nicknamed ‘The Punisher’ for Philippines bloody war on drugs - Duterte has bragged about a violent past and once said he would be ‘happy’ to kill three million drug addicts.

Philippines: 'The Punisher' Rodrigo Duterte Wins Presidency. Published May 10, 2016 at 4:18 AM EDT Updated Jun 11, 2016 at 10:15 PM EDT.

Rodrigo Duterte was sworn in Thursday as president of the Philippines, with some hoping his maverick style will energize the country but others fearing he will undercut one of Asia’s liveliest ...

The former prosecutor's nickname is "The Punisher." He brags about loving Viagra and has seemingly joked about rape . Duterte, mayor of Davao City, also has been linked to extrajudicial killings .

Rodrigo Duterte: From ‘Punisher’ to Philippines President By Georgia McCafferty, for CNN 4 minute read Updated 10:39 PM EDT, Mon September 5, 2016 Link Copied! Video ...

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, nicknamed “The Punisher,” has called for the executions of drug users as the latest measure in his unmerciful efforts to cut down crime.

An elected leader once dubbed “The Punisher” was handed to The Hague to face trial for crimes against humanity over his brutal war on drugs, ... Duterte’s blood-soaked presidency ended in 2022.

“The Punisher” - Reuters photojournalists Damir Sagolj and Ezra Acayan document the bloody drug crackdown of President Rodrigo Duterte in the Philippines.

crisis and one of the world’s worst performing stock markets should be enough to focus Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s attention on his nation’s economic woes. But amid mounting ...

Duterte was nicknamed "The Punisher" due to his zero-tolerance of crime and drugs during the 22 years he was mayor of southern Davao City. A former martial arts instructor, ...

Rodrigo Duterte, the mayor of Davao City, is sitting in his favorite bar, After Dark, a glass of brandy in front of him, a .38 pistol tucked in his waistband. He’s wearing jeans and a short ...