Philippines hardliner set for presidency

Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte
Born March 28, 1945, in Southern Leyte province

Mayor of Davao City on Mindanao for more than 22 years.
Previously served as Davao prosecution lawyer from 1977-86,
when city was known as “murder capital” of Philippines

Human rights groups accuse him of complicity with death squads in Davao

Provoked condemnation recently by making crude comments about rape and murder of Australian missionary in Davao

Picture: Associated Press