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:French Election Divides Unions on Day of Labor DemonstrationsClues to Zika Damage Might Lie in Cases of TwinsNew York City Transit Reporter in Wonderland: Riding the London TubeAustralia’s Coastline: ‘A National Church’Britain and E.U. Are Said to Be Miles Apart on ‘Brexit’ TalksFrom France to Indonesia, Marking May Day With Protests