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:As India’s Election Ends, Warring Parties Burn a VillagePub Work Gives a Royal Carpet Maker an Unwelcome Image (and It’s Sticking)To Many Chinese, America Was Like ‘Heaven.’ Now They’re Not So Sure.Colombia Army’s New Kill Orders Send Chills Down RanksAustrian Leader Calls for Snap Election After Far-Right Vice Chancellor ResignsOne of U.K.’s Most Prolific Extremist Cells Is Regrouping