Becoming Duterte: The Making of a Philippine Strongman He is a child of privilege turned populist politician, an antidrug crusader who has struggled with drug abuse. Obsessed with death, he has turned his violent vision into national policy. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Another Arnault Takes ChargeRetro Report: Trump and the Battle Over Sanctuary in AmericaPakistan Hosts Major Cricket Game Despite Security FearsThe Interpreter: Fearing U.S. Withdrawal, Europe Considers Its Own Nuclear DeterrentUsing VX to Kill Kim Jong-nam ‘Unacceptable,’ Malaysia Leader SaysNorth Korea’s Launch of Several Ballistic Missiles Raises New Worries