Fact Check: Did the U.S. Really Name Duterte an Anti-Corruption Champion? The Truth Will Shock You!

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​The claim that former Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte was recognized by the U.S. Department of State as one of its International Anti-Corruption Champions is false. There are no credible sources supporting this assertion. In fact, a fact-check by Rappler in 2020 debunked similar claims, clarifying that Duterte was not among those honored by the U.S. Department of State for anti-corruption efforts. ​

During Duterte's tenure, the Philippines experienced a decline in its ranking on Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index, dropping from 101st in 2016 to 115th in 2020. Additionally, Duterte's administration faced significant criticism for alleged human rights violations and extrajudicial killings associated with his anti-drug campaign, leading to an investigation by the International Criminal Court. ​

Given these circumstances, it is unlikely that the U.S. Department of State would recognize Duterte as an anti-corruption champion.​

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