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NOT WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES. Davao City Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte explains to the media on Thursday why the military troops should not stay within the civilian population. Farmers and residents from Paquibato district have been calling for a military pullout. (davaotoday.com photo by Jayboy Urbina)

The rise and rise of Rodrigo Duterte

He is unorthodox as he is popular. He gained fame (or notoriety) as a no-nonsense mayor in his fight against criminality. A good source of sound bite, he is his own effective propaganda machine. He is both loved and loathed.

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