Duterteism

War on drugs and crime

The Philippine drug war or locally known as the "War on Drugs" is a key Dutertist policy that began in 2016, the idea or the local versions of it originated from when Rodrigo Duterte was Mayor in Davao City^[6] and popularized when it became a campaign promise. It is a policy that "eradicates crime" by killing criminals such as drug addicts, drug lords, and other criminals, even urging his supporters to kill drug addicts themselves.^[7] This is the most controversial Dutertist policy with official tallies saying 6,252 died from 2016 to 2022,^[8] however, an investigation from the International Criminal Court estimated that 12,000 to 30,000 people were killed from July 2016 to March 2019.^[9]

Capital punishment

During Rodrigo Duterte 2016 presidential campaign, he advocated and promised the restoration of the death penalty by public hanging.^[10] It is a common Dutertist policy many supporters are in favor for, it would restore it as the solution to end crimes like drugs, rape, and kidnapping and the execution of criminals.^[11] However, since 2006, the death penalty was abolished in the Philippines.^[12] Bills have been filed for the restoration of this but none have passed, with the latest one being in January 2025, Congressman then Zamboanga City mayor Khymer Adan Olaso, a Duterte ally^[13] filing a bill to have corrupt officials get sentenced to firing squad.^[14], which was unsuccessful.

Militarism

During Rodrigo Duterte's presidency, Duterte admitted of militarization of government after appointing retired military officers to posts that are unrelated to national security.^[15] Duterte also asked the military to "takeover" the Bureau of Customs.^[16] He defended former military and police personnel, saying they are less likely to "debate" with him.^[17]

Duterte fist

The Duterte fist also known as the "Duterte pose"^[18] is a hand gesture made by Rodrigo Duterte, his allies, and his supporters before and during his presidency, its made by raising a clenched fist at chest or eye level. The gesture is regarded as a signature symbol of Duterte and Dutertism.^[19] However critics say the gesture is a symbol of the Philippine drug war and right wing populism in the Philippines.^[20][21] The gesture is also used in the logo of the PDP.

Color green

The color Green was first used as the official campaign color for Rodrigo Duterte's 2016 presidential campaign^[22] and was popularized by Sara Duterte during the 2022 Philippine vice presidential election during her campaign to run for vice president under UniTeam.^[23] The color is widely used as the official color of Dutertism and Duterte allies.^[24] On Rodrigo Duterte's 80th birthday during his detainment in the Hauge, supporters painted Davao City in green.^[25]

Political parties

• Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (shortened to PDP. it is the main political party of Rodrigo Duterte and Dutertism since 2015, formerly known as PDP-Laban)
• Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan (shortened to PDDS, it is a political party supporting Rodrigo Duterte)
• Partido Pilipino sa Pagbabago (shortened to PPP, it is a nationalist political party based in Mindanao that supports Sara Duterte)
• Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod (shortened to HTL, it is the local party of the Dutertes in Davao City)
• Hugpong ng Pagbabago (shortened to HNP or Hugpong, it was 2019 electoral alliance that was formed by Sara Duterte that was in favor of Rodrigo Duterte's administration turned to local party and the current political party of Sara Duterte as vice president)
• Katipunan ng Demokratikong Pilipino (shortened to KDP, it is a far right and neo-nationalist political party formed by supporters of Rodrigo Duterte)

Political organizations

• DuterTen (2025 electoral alliance that was against Bongbong Marcos's administration and supported Sara Duterte)
• Duterte Youth (defunct right-wing party-list that advocated youth support for Rodrigo Duterte that was delisted in 2025)
• Hakbang ng Maisug (organization that's supporting Rodrigo and Sara Duterte)
• Puwersa ng Pilipinong Pandagat (party-list that represents the interests of fisher folk)
• Citizen National Guard (defunct right wing neo-nationalist advocacy group formed by supporters of Rodrigo Duterte which merged into KDP)