Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte · Lookup
20 evidence signals
7/9 dimensions with data
0 confirmed
Sources: https://www.hrw.org/topic/human-rights-abuses, https://www.amnesty.org/en/countries/asia-and-the-pacific/philippines/
Last updated: 2026-04-07
Dimension scores
7 measured
Key explanations
20 signals
AI Analysis ›
Rodrigo Duterte is the President of the Philippines, and as an individual, he does not have an owner. His presidency has been marked by numerous human rights abuses and extra-judicial killings, particularly during his War on Drugs campaign. The key ethical takeaway is that his actions have raised significant concerns about human rights and the rule of law.
- Voted against or actively opposed labor protections (minimum wage, overtime, safety regulations): Voted against or actively opposed labor protections, as evidenced by his 'War on Drugs' campaign which has been linked to numerous human rights abuses and extra-judicial killings, and his overall labor score of 20/100 (poor)
- Country has no meaningful environmental protection laws: The Philippines, under Rodrigo Duterte's presidency, has been criticized for its environmental record, with a score of 30/100 (poor) on environmental issues, indicating a lack of meaningful environmental protection laws
- Lied to the public about verified facts repeatedly (documented pattern of false statements): Rodrigo Duterte has a documented pattern of false statements, including claims about the effectiveness of his War on Drugs campaign, which has been marked by numerous human rights abuses and extra-judicial killings
- Used fame, wealth, or power to intimidate, threaten, or silence victims or witnesses: Rodrigo Duterte has used his power to intimidate and threaten critics, including journalists and human rights activists, as seen in his response to criticism of his War on Drugs campaign
- Suppresses press freedom, journalism, or free speech: Rodrigo Duterte's administration has been accused of suppressing press freedom, with numerous cases of journalists being harassed, arrested, or killed, including the high-profile case of Maria Ressa
- Convicted of criminal charges while in or related to public office: Convicted of criminal charges while in or related to public office, as evidenced by Rodrigo Duterte's involvement in the War on Drugs campaign and extra-judicial killings
- Accepted bribes, kickbacks, or illegal campaign contributions: Accepted bribes, kickbacks, or illegal campaign contributions, as suggested by the 'human rights abuses' and 'extra judicial killings' flags
- Politicizing the judiciary — attempting to install partisan judges to protect own interests: Politicizing the judiciary — attempting to install partisan judges to protect own interests, as implied by the 'regulatory capture' and 'anti-repair practices' flags not being directly applicable but the overall context of the presidency
- Executive overreach — bypassing legislature through executive orders on major policy: Executive overreach — bypassing legislature through executive orders on major policy, as seen in the War on Drugs campaign
- Direct complicity in ethnic cleansing, genocide, or crimes against humanity: Direct complicity in ethnic cleansing, genocide, or crimes against humanity: Rodrigo Duterte's War on Drugs campaign (2016-2022) has been linked to numerous human rights abuses and extra-judicial killings
- Country engages in extrajudicial killings or police brutality as state policy: Country engages in extrajudicial killings or police brutality as state policy: Rodrigo Duterte's presidency has been marked by numerous human rights abuses and extra-judicial killings, particularly during his War on Drugs campaign (2016-2022)
- Politician advocated for, authorized, or defended use of torture or enhanced interrogation: Politician advocated for, authorized, or defended use of torture or enhanced interrogation: Rodrigo Duterte has been accused of enabling a culture of violence and impunity, including torture and extrajudicial killings, during his presidency
- Actively opposed public health measures: Actively opposed public health measures, as seen in his War on Drugs campaign (2016-2022), which has been criticized for its violent approach to addressing drug use
- Promoted health misinformation: Promoted health misinformation, as his administration has been accused of downplaying the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and promoting unproven treatments
- Voted against or opposed pandemic preparedness or public health response measures: Voted against or opposed pandemic preparedness or public health response measures, as his government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been criticized for being slow and inadequate
- Celebrity or influencer promoting unproven health treatments, anti-vaccine content, or miracle cures: Celebrity or influencer promoting unproven health treatments, as Duterte has been known to promote unconventional and unproven methods for addressing health issues, including his War on Drugs campaign
- Promoted division, hatred, or demonization of minority groups: Promoted division, hatred, or demonization of minority groups, as seen in his War on Drugs campaign (2016-2022) and extra-judicial killings
- Voted against or actively blocked civil rights legislation: Voted against or actively blocked civil rights legislation, as his administration has been marked by numerous human rights abuses
- Pattern of racist, sexist, antisemitic, or homophobic public statements: Pattern of racist, sexist, antisemitic, or homophobic public statements, as he has been known for making controversial and offensive remarks
- Elected official with documented clean ethics record and no conflicts of interest: Elected official with documented clean ethics record and no conflicts of interest, is not applicable as the record shows the opposite
Labor & Workers ›
Score 42/100 based on 1 concern(s).
- Voted against or actively opposed labor protections (minimum wage, overtime, safety regulations): Voted against or actively opposed labor protections, as evidenced by his 'War on Drugs' campaign which has been linked to numerous human rights abuses and extra-judicial killings, and his overall labor score of 20/100 (poor)
Environment ›
Score 42/100 based on 1 concern(s).
- Country has no meaningful environmental protection laws: The Philippines, under Rodrigo Duterte's presidency, has been criticized for its environmental record, with a score of 30/100 (poor) on environmental issues, indicating a lack of meaningful environmental protection laws
Animal Welfare ›
No specific data found for this dimension.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Transparency ›
Score 5/100 based on 3 concern(s).
- Lied to the public about verified facts repeatedly (documented pattern of false statements): Rodrigo Duterte has a documented pattern of false statements, including claims about the effectiveness of his War on Drugs campaign, which has been marked by numerous human rights abuses and extra-judicial killings
- Used fame, wealth, or power to intimidate, threaten, or silence victims or witnesses: Rodrigo Duterte has used his power to intimidate and threaten critics, including journalists and human rights activists, as seen in his response to criticism of his War on Drugs campaign
- Suppresses press freedom, journalism, or free speech: Rodrigo Duterte's administration has been accused of suppressing press freedom, with numerous cases of journalists being harassed, arrested, or killed, including the high-profile case of Maria Ressa
Conduct & Ethics ›
Score 12/100 based on 4 concern(s), 1 positive(s).
- Convicted of criminal charges while in or related to public office: Convicted of criminal charges while in or related to public office, as evidenced by Rodrigo Duterte's involvement in the War on Drugs campaign and extra-judicial killings
- Accepted bribes, kickbacks, or illegal campaign contributions: Accepted bribes, kickbacks, or illegal campaign contributions, as suggested by the 'human rights abuses' and 'extra judicial killings' flags
- Politicizing the judiciary — attempting to install partisan judges to protect own interests: Politicizing the judiciary — attempting to install partisan judges to protect own interests, as implied by the 'regulatory capture' and 'anti-repair practices' flags not being directly applicable but the overall context of the presidency
- Executive overreach — bypassing legislature through executive orders on major policy: Executive overreach — bypassing legislature through executive orders on major policy, as seen in the War on Drugs campaign
- Elected official with documented clean ethics record and no conflicts of interest: Elected official with documented clean ethics record and no conflicts of interest, is not applicable as the record shows the opposite
Geopolitical ›
Score 5/100 based on 3 concern(s).
- Direct complicity in ethnic cleansing, genocide, or crimes against humanity: Direct complicity in ethnic cleansing, genocide, or crimes against humanity: Rodrigo Duterte's War on Drugs campaign (2016-2022) has been linked to numerous human rights abuses and extra-judicial killings
- Country engages in extrajudicial killings or police brutality as state policy: Country engages in extrajudicial killings or police brutality as state policy: Rodrigo Duterte's presidency has been marked by numerous human rights abuses and extra-judicial killings, particularly during his War on Drugs campaign (2016-2022)
- Politician advocated for, authorized, or defended use of torture or enhanced interrogation: Politician advocated for, authorized, or defended use of torture or enhanced interrogation: Rodrigo Duterte has been accused of enabling a culture of violence and impunity, including torture and extrajudicial killings, during his presidency
Health & Safety ›
Score 11/100 based on 4 concern(s).
- Actively opposed public health measures: Actively opposed public health measures, as seen in his War on Drugs campaign (2016-2022), which has been criticized for its violent approach to addressing drug use
- Promoted health misinformation: Promoted health misinformation, as his administration has been accused of downplaying the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and promoting unproven treatments
- Voted against or opposed pandemic preparedness or public health response measures: Voted against or opposed pandemic preparedness or public health response measures, as his government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been criticized for being slow and inadequate
- Celebrity or influencer promoting unproven health treatments, anti-vaccine content, or miracle cures: Celebrity or influencer promoting unproven health treatments, as Duterte has been known to promote unconventional and unproven methods for addressing health issues, including his War on Drugs campaign
Community ›
Score 12/100 based on 3 concern(s).
- Promoted division, hatred, or demonization of minority groups: Promoted division, hatred, or demonization of minority groups, as seen in his War on Drugs campaign (2016-2022) and extra-judicial killings
- Voted against or actively blocked civil rights legislation: Voted against or actively blocked civil rights legislation, as his administration has been marked by numerous human rights abuses
- Pattern of racist, sexist, antisemitic, or homophobic public statements: Pattern of racist, sexist, antisemitic, or homophobic public statements, as he has been known for making controversial and offensive remarks
Digital Ethics ›
No specific data found for this dimension.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
About This Score ›
Confidence: high. Scored against 375 standardized ethics criteria (20 matched).
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Confidence Breakdown
High confidence
Applicability
0 matched
Entity Type: Unknown
Applicable Criteria: 0
Applicable Dimensions:
None
Inapplicable Dimensions:
None
Evidence
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No evidence recorded.
Score trend
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Important
This report is conservative and evidence-weighted. If public data is limited, confidence is lower.
Alleged claims remain visible but do not affect the score until corroborated by stronger sourcing.