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:Duterte’s Free Birth-Control Order Is Latest Skirmish With Catholic ChurchShabab Militants Attack Kenyan Military Base in SomaliaCanada Today: Trump Is a Blessing and a Curse for TrudeauFrance Bans Free Soda Refills in Attack on ObesityRussian Charged With Treason Worked in Office Linked to Election HackingTrump Cites Israel’s ‘Wall’ as Model. The Analogy Is Iffy.