Happy birthday! Rodrigo Duterte turns 80 today

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is celebrating his 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Rodrigo Duterte has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Duterte, a cultural icon

Born Rodrigo Roa Duterte in Maasin on March 28, 1945, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Filipino history. Duterte's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Rodrigo hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Rodrigo Duterte as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 80.

Happy Birthday, Rodrigo, you're the best!

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