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 | logo             = File:Rodrigo Duterte 2016 campaign.png
 | campaign         = [[2016 Philippine presidential election]]
 | candidate        = {{plainlist|*[[Rodrigo Duterte]] (President)
*Mayor, [[Davao City]] (1988–1998; 2001–2010; 2013–2016)
*[[Alan Peter Cayetano]] (Vice President)
*[[Senate of the Philippines|Senator]] (2007–2017)}}
 | status           = '''Announced''': {{dts|2015|11|21|mf=y}} <br /> '''Launched''': {{dts|2015|11|30|mf=y}} <br /> '''Won election''':<br />{{dts|2016|05|09|mf=y}}
 | affiliation      = [[PDP–Laban]]
 | headquarters     = [[EDSA]], [[Makati]], [[Metro Manila]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Canedo|first1=Karina|title=Duterte camp headquarters moves to Manila|url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/2016/04/19/duterte-camp-headquarters-moves-manila-468880|access-date=25 April 2016|publisher=SunStar Davao|date=19 April 2016}}</ref>
 | key_people       = 
{{Collapsible list
 | title = List of key people:<ref name="campaignteam">{{cite news|last1=Ranada|first1=Pia|title=A peek into Rodrigo Duterte's campaign team|url=http://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/122784-rodrigo-duterte-campaign-team|access-date=February 19, 2016|work=Rappler|date=February 19, 2016}}</ref>
 | [[Leoncio Evasco Jr.]]<br />(campaign manager)
 | [[Christopher Go]]<br />(executive assistant)
 | [[Carlos Dominguez III|Carlos "Sonny" Dominguez III]]<br />(finance head)
 | Butch Ramirez<br />(advance party head)
 | Danilo Dayanghirang<br />(parallel groups coordinator)
 | Peter Laviña<br />(media relations head, spokesperson)
 | [[Lito Banayo]] <br /> (communications and strategy adviser)<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hegina|first1=Aries Joseph|title=Duterte camp sees frontrunner status by April|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/771429/duterte-camp-sees-frontrunner-status-by-april|access-date=March 8, 2016|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=March 7, 2016}}</ref>
}}
 | receipts         = 
 | slogan           = Tapang at Malasakit <br /> (lit. Courage and Compassion) <br /> Matapang na solusyon, Mabilis na aksyon (lit. Fearless solutions, fast action) <br /> Change is Coming <br /> Atin 'to P're! (lit. This is ours, pal!)
 | chant            = Duterte!<br />Duterte! Cayetano!<br />DuCay!
 | result           = Won
 | homepage         = [http://www.dutertecayetano.com/ www.dutertecayetano.com]
}}
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The '''2016 presidential campaign of Rodrigo Duterte''' was announced on November 21, 2015. [[Rodrigo Duterte]], who was then serving as [[Mayor of Davao City]], had refused to run and turned down other presidential and vice-presidential aspirants' offers to be his running mate, including that of [[Jejomar Binay]], [[Miriam Defensor-Santiago]] and [[Bongbong Marcos]]. He was eventually elected President of the Philippines. Duterte's positions was seen to have resonated with older, [[working class]] Filipinos, particularly his promise to eliminate the wide-scale drug menace of the country and his harsh stances on crime in [[Davao City]], which he served for more than 22 years, and corruption. Duterte's campaign also emphasized an anti-establishment tone, accusing [[Liberal elite|political elites]] based in Manila of not doing much to solve problems in a move that was described as [[populist]].

== Background ==
=== Calls to run for presidency and negotiations ===
In his speech during the change-of-command ceremony of the [[Philippine National Police]], then-candidate Duterte credited former president [[Fidel Ramos]] as his inspiration. Ramos was the first person who flew to [[Davao City]] to ask Duterte to run for president.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/video/nation/07/01/16/duterte-reveals-why-fvr-wanted-him-to-run|title=Duterte reveals why FVR wanted him to run|publisher=[[ABS-CBN News]]|date=July 1, 2016|access-date=July 2, 2016}}</ref>

In February 2014, Duterte had gained support from [[netizen]]s lauding his performance as mayor of Davao, especially in maintaining order. Some suggested that he run for president, but Duerte stated that he felt he was not qualified for a higher public office.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/duterte-shrugs-off-calls-to-run-for-president/|title=Duterte shrugs off calls to run for president|first=Mary Rose|last=Hogaza|work=[[Manila Bulletin]] |date=February 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140216182810/http://www.mb.com.ph/duterte-shrugs-off-calls-to-run-for-president/ |archive-date=16 February 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

Early in 2015, Duterte hinted to the media of his intent to run for the presidency in 2016, with the promise of abolishing [[Congress of the Philippines|Congress]] in favor of a parliament should he win.<ref>{{cite news |date=January 26, 2015 |title=Duterte talks about what he'll do if he's elected president in 2016 |newspaper=Coconuts Manila |url=http://manila.coconuts.co/2015/01/26/duterte-talks-about-what-hell-do-if-hes-elected-president-2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Serrano |first=Ben |date=January 26, 2015 |title=Duterte eyes abolition of Congress |newspaper=Yahoo News Philippines |url=https://ph.news.yahoo.com/duterte-eyes-abolition-congress-000000572.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Serrano |first=Ben |date=January 26, 2015 |title=Duterte eyes abolition of Congress if elected president in 2016 |newspaper=The Philippine Star |url=http://www.philstar.com/nation/2015/01/26/1416721/duterte-eyes-abolition-congress-if-elected-president-2016}}</ref> In February that year, Duterte said in a [[Baguio]] federalism forum that he would only run for president "if (it is) to save the republic." Duterte cited the need for about 10 to 15&nbsp;billion pesos for a campaign war chest as what was keeping him from running.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.interaksyon.com/article/105388/duterte-to-run-for-president-if-only-to-save-the-republic-but-does-not-have-p10b-in-campaign-money |title=Duterte to run for president 'if only to save the republic' but does not have P10B in campaign money |first=Leonardo V. |last=Micua |work=[[Philippine News Agency]] |publisher=Interaksyon.com |date=February 19, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150221211132/http://www.interaksyon.com/article/105388/duterte-to-run-for-president-if-only-to-save-the-republic-but-does-not-have-p10b-in-campaign-money |archive-date=February 21, 2015 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> Days later, however, Duterte "re-entered" [[PDP–Laban]]; he maintained that he never left the party, and only had to stand under the local party banner, ''[[Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod]]'', in the 2013 local election in order to ensure his victory.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Esmaquel|first1=Paterno II|title=Duterte 're-enters' PDP-Laban amid 2016 prospects|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/84620-rodrigo-duterte-pdp-laban|access-date=June 1, 2015|work=Rappler.com|date=February 21, 2015}}</ref> PDP–Laban president [[Aquilino Pimentel III]] later said that Duterte was among his party's options for a presidential candidate for 2016, noting that the party's position on [[federalism]] coincides with Duterte's advocacy.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/441702/news/nation/pimentel-pdp-laban-might-field-davao-mayor-duterte-in-2016-polls |title=Pimentel: PDP-Laban might field Davao Mayor Duterte in 2016 polls |first=Amanda |last=Fernandez |work=GMA News Online |date=February 21, 2015}}</ref> A few days after reports came out saying incumbent Vice-President [[Jejomar Binay]] (a presidential aspirant) was eyeing Duterte as his possible running mate, Duterte issued a statement saying that he was not interested in running for a national post.<ref name="duterte may23">{{cite news|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/05/23/15/duterte-i-wont-run-national-post-2016 |title=Duterte: I won't run for national post in 2016 |work=ABS-CBNnews.com |date=May 23, 2015 |access-date=May 23, 2015}}</ref>

In September 2014, Duterte declined presidential aspirant and then-incumbent senator [[Miriam Defensor-Santiago]]'s offer to be her running mate, saying that instead of picking him as the senator's running mate, she could ask former Defense Secretary [[Gilberto Teodoro, Jr.]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/637306/poe-says-no-duterte-tells-santiago-take-gibo-teodoro |title=Poe says no; Duterte tells Santiago: Take Gibo Teodoro |work=inquirer.net |date=September 14, 2014 |access-date=May 13, 2015}}</ref> In March 2015, [[Lakas–CMD]] national president [[Ferdinand Martin Romualdez]] announced that his party was preparing for the 2016 elections; incumbent congressman Danilo Suarez remarked that they were convincing Teodoro to come out of retirement and run anew for a higher office.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/lakas-cmd-eyeing-gibo-teodoro-for-2016/ |title= Lakas-CMD eyeing 'Gibo' Teodoro for 2016  |first=Ben |last=Rosario |work=[[The Manila Bulletin]] |date=March 29, 2015 |access-date=May 23, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151020211610/http://www.mb.com.ph/lakas-cmd-eyeing-gibo-teodoro-for-2016 |archive-date=20 October 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In October 2015, Santiago chose [[Bongbong Marcos]] as her running mate.<ref>{{cite web|title=Miriam Santiago: Bongbong Marcos is my running mate|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/109349-miriam-santiago-bongbong-marcos-is-my-running-mate|website=Rappler|date=October 15, 2015 }}</ref>

[[File:Rodrigo Duterte (2009).jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Rodrigo Duterte]]
Later, during the airing of his weekly program, ''Gikan Sa Masa, Para Sa Masa'', on a [[DXAQ-TV|local channel]] on June 21, 2015, Duterte stated that he was considering suggestions from his friends and supporters to run for president. He also added that he would stop expressing non-interest in starting a presidential campaign.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Dioquino|first1=Rose-An Jessica|last2=Aguinaldo|first2=Sandra|title=Duterte says he will now 'consider' presidential bid|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/508242/news/nation/duterte-says-he-will-now-consider-presidential-bid|access-date=June 22, 2015|publisher=GMA News|date=June 22, 2015}}</ref>

At the ASIA CEO Forum in Makati held on June 25, 2015, Duterte again stated that he would not run for a national office, and said that he never desired to do so. A month later, however, Duterte, responding to Justice Secretary [[Leila de Lima]]'s statement that she would not run with Duterte as a matter of principle, saying that he would campaign against the [[Liberal Party (Philippines)|Liberal Party]] if De Lima is drafted, calling her "hypocritical" and her principles "rotten".<ref>{{Cite web|title = Draft Leila, I go against LP – Duterte – The Manila Times Online|url = http://www.manilatimes.net/draft-leila-i-go-against-lp-duterte/200984/|access-date = July 21, 2015|date = July 22, 2015|work = [[The Manila Times]]|last = Tupas|first = Jefry}}</ref>

In August, while at a meeting with military officers, Duterte spoke with [[Communist Party of the Philippines]] (CPP) founder [[Jose Maria Sison]]. Duterte said that he told Sison that he would run for president if the CPP's armed wing, the [[New People's Army]], abandoned its [[communist rebellion in the Philippines|over-40-year insurgency]], saying, "Armed struggle as a means to achieve change is passe in the modern world we are living in today." Duterte disclosed that Sison was asking him about his plans for 2016; Duerte denied having any.<ref>{{Cite news|title = Duterte to Joma: I'll run if NPA yields arms|url = http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/711403/duterte-to-joma-ill-run-if-npa-yields-arms|newspaper = [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|access-date = August 9, 2015|first = Allan|last = Nawal|date = August 9, 2015}}</ref>

On September 7, 2015, in a press conference held at Davao City, Duterte declared he would not be running for president in 2016 and apologized to all of his supporters on the decision. He additionally stated that he might retire from politics after his term as mayor of Davao City ends in 2016 and if [[Sara Duterte|his daughter]] ran for the office. Other factors in his possible retirement included age, health concerns and his family's objections.<ref>[http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/719960/dutertes-final-answer-i-wont-run-for-president Duterte's final answer: I won't run for president – ''Inquirer.net''.]</ref> Mixed reactions erupted on social media hours after the declaration and several supporters still continued to petition online, urging the mayor to revert his decision.<ref>[http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/720327/dutertes-die-hard-fans-refuse-to-lose-hope-as-mayor-shows-up-in-events Duterte's die-hard fans refuse to lose hope as mayor shows up in events – ''Inquirer.net''.]</ref>

On September 26, 2015, a large number of supporters gathered at the [[Quirino Grandstand]] in [[Rizal Park]], Manila, to urge Duterte to run for the presidency in 2016. The gathering was dubbed "The Million People March" by the media,<ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/09/25/15/duterte-supporters-all-set-million-people-march Duterte supporters all set for 'million people march' – ''ABS-CBN News''.]</ref> but its followers preferred to call it "The People's Call".<ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/09/25/15/rally-duterte-not-million-people-march Rally for Duterte not a 'million people march' – ''ABS-CBN News''.]</ref><ref>[http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/538483/news/nation/people-calling-for-duterte-presidential-run-gather-in-rizal-park People calling for Duterte presidential run gather in Rizal Park – ''GMA News Online''.]</ref><ref>[http://davaotoday.com/main/politics/duterte2016-tops-twitter-duterte-in-zamboanga-during-supporters-rally/ #Duterte2016 tops Twitter, Duterte in Zamboanga during supporters' rally – ''Davao Today''.]</ref><ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/09/27/15/bizmen-pledge-p1b-duterte-candidacy Bizmen pledge P1B to Duterte candidacy – ''ABS-CBN News'']</ref> Despite being an undeclared candidate, [[Pulse Asia]] Research Director Ana Tabunda still considered Duterte "a serious contender" as he was already ranked fourth in a presidential survey done by Pulse Asia from late August to early September as well as in a then-recent [[Social Weather Stations]] survey. He was behind announced and declared candidates Grace Poe, Mar Roxas and Jejomar Binay.<ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/focus/09/28/15/pulse-asia-poll-duterte-now-serious-contender Pulse Asia poll: Duterte now a serious contender – ''ABS-CBN News''.]</ref> Duterte's long-time political rival and critic, former [[Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives|Speaker of the House of Representatives]] [[Prospero Nograles]], also expressed his support for Duterte if ever the latter decided to run for the presidency.<ref>[http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2015/09/28/nograles-declares-support-dutertes-presidential-bid-432787 Nograles declares support for Duterte's presidential bid – ''Sun.Star Manila''.]</ref>
On October 13, 2015, in a press conference held at a local hotel in Davao City, Duterte finalized his decision not to run for the presidency, with his daughter [[Sara Duterte|Sara]]'s objection being pointed out as one of the main contributors.<ref>[http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2015/10/13/1510175/duterte-insists-im-not-running Duterte insists: I'm not running – ''PhilStar''.]</ref>

On October 15, 2015, Duterte's authorized representative, [[Bong Go|Christopher "Bong" Go]], filed Duterte's certificate of candidacy (COC) on the former's behalf at the [[Commission on Elections (Philippines)|Commission on Elections (Comelec)]] office in Manila for a re-election bid as mayor of Davao.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2015/10/15/rodrigo-duterte-davao-mayor-reelection-elections-2016.html |title=Rodrigo Duterte to seek re-election as Davao City mayor – ''CNN Philippines''. |access-date=November 21, 2015 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304123433/http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2015/10/15/rodrigo-duterte-davao-mayor-reelection-elections-2016.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> A music video with a disclaimer that it was "non-paid" entitled "Takbo" (''Run'' in English) was uploaded on the same day by rap artist Njel de Mesa, with a theme to urge Duterte to run for the presidency. The song was composed by singer [[Jimmy Bondoc]] and featured various artists including Bondoc and de Mesa, [[Luke Mejares]], Paolo Santos, Pido Lalimarmo, [[Thor (singer)|Thor]], Gail Blanco and other [[Original Pilipino Music|OPM]] artists.<ref>[http://politics.com.ph/watch-takbo-music-video-urges-duterte-to-seek-presidency/ WATCH: 'Takbo' music video urges Duterte to seek presidency – ''Politics dot com dot ph''.]</ref> Bondoc then stated that he would offer to write another song if the mayor finally decides to join the presidential race in 2016.<ref>[http://www.mindanaodailymirror.com/takbo-artists-offer-one-more-song-if-duterte-runs-6442/ 'Takbo' artists offer one more song if Duterte runs – ''Mindanao Daily Mirror''.]</ref>

==== Filing of COC by Martin Diño as PDP–Laban's presidential bet ====
On the afternoon of October 16, Duterte's daughter, Sara, announced via social media that she had filed her candidacy for mayor of Davao City. Her post suggested that her father would withdraw his mayoral candidacy and seek election to higher office.<ref>[http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/540914/news/regions/sara-duterte-prepares-coc-for-davao-mayor-hints-at-dad-s-presidential-run Sara Duterte prepares COC for Davao mayor, hints at dad's presidential run – ''GMA News Online''.]</ref><ref>[http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/540942/news/regions/duterte-aide-sara-didn-t-file-coc-for-mayor Duterte aide: Sara didn't file COC for mayor – ''GMA News Online''.]</ref> Reportedly, hundreds of supporters rallied at the Comelec office waiting for Duterte to file his candidacy before the 5:00&nbsp;pm cut-off. On the same day, [[Martin Diño]], an anti-crime activist and barangay captain from [[Quezon City]], filed his candidacy for president. Diño was a member of PDP–Laban, the same party advocating the federalist system which Duterte proposed.<ref>[http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/731841/duterte-i-wont-be-a-substitute-candidate Duterte: 'I won't be a substitute candidate' – ''Inquirer.net''.]</ref> Diño clarified that there was a "clerical error" on his submitted COC (running for [[Pasay]] mayor instead of president). In their general meeting held in Pasay on October 26, members of PDP–Laban expressed their support to Diño in his presidential bid.<ref>{{cite web|title =PDP–Laban's Martin Diño says he's not a spare tire |url = http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/542017/news/nation/pdp-laban-s-martin-dino-says-he-s-not-a-spare-tire |website =GMA News|access-date = October 26, 2015|date = October 26, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2015/10/22/Duterte-Its-up-to-PDP-Laban-to-substitute-me-for-Di%C3%B1o-as-standard-bearer.html |title=Duterte: It's up to PDP–Laban to substitute me as standard bearer – ''CNN Philippines''. |access-date=November 21, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304115908/http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2015/10/22/Duterte-Its-up-to-PDP-Laban-to-substitute-me-for-Di%C3%B1o-as-standard-bearer.html |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

On October 26, 2015, Duterte said in an interview that his deadline for deciding whether to seek the presidency was December 10. He also warned the people to abide by the law if he wins.<ref>{{cite web|title=Duterte, his 6 contradictions and planned dictatorship|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/110679-duterte-contradictions-dictatorship|website=Rappler|date=October 26, 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2015/10/27/Rodrigo-Rody-Duterte-Martin-Dino-2016-elections-PDP-Laban-president.html |title=PDP-Laban decision final: Duterte to substitute if Diño withdraws presidential bid – ''CNN Philippines''. |access-date=November 21, 2015 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304124142/http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2015/10/27/Rodrigo-Rody-Duterte-Martin-Dino-2016-elections-PDP-Laban-president.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> Two days later, PDP–Laban standard bearer Martin Diño withdrew his presidential bid and named Duterte as his substitute because there was a possibility that Diño might be declared a nuisance candidate by the COMELEC.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Takumi|first1=Rie|title=Martin Diño withdraws candidacy for president, names Duterte as substitute|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/542407/news/nation/martin-dino-withdraws-candidacy-for-president-names-duterte-as-substitute|website=gmanetwork.com|access-date=October 29, 2015}}</ref> On October 30, an alleged campaign video of Duterte and Cayetano circulated on social media that put hopes on Duterte's candidacy as Cayetano's running mate. However, Duterte's aide Bong Go said in an interview that Duterte's mind had not changed yet but that he would continue soul-searching with his family to know if he would run in the upcoming election.<ref>{{cite web|title=Duterte still won't run for president, says assistant|url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/2015/10/29/duterte-still-wont-run-presidency-says-assistant-438617|website=sunstar.com.ph|date=October 30, 2015 |access-date=October 30, 2015}}</ref> On November 1, Duterte said that nothing had changed and that he was not fit for national office. He also said that he was still waiting for a communication from his party about his possible candidacy; Duterte would also wait if his daughter would agree to substitute for him at the mayoral race of Davao and would retire from public service if Sara agreed to do so.<ref>{{cite web|title=Party can't budge Duterte; 'heads shaved in protest'|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/736175/party-cant-budge-duterte-heads-shaved-in-protest|website=newsinfo.inquirer.net|date=November 2, 2015 |access-date=November 2, 2015}}</ref> On November 2, [[Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting]] (PPCRV) executive Arwin Serrano said that Diño was deemed to face an election sabotage complaint because of proposing Duterte as his substitute for him; however, Diño denied allegations that his filing of candidacy was just a front to pave the way for Duterte's possible substitution.<ref>{{cite web|title=PPCRV exec: Diño faces election sabotage case for Duterte substitution plan|url=http://www.interaksyon.com/article/119629/ppcrv-exec-dio-faces-election-sabotage-case-for-duterte-substitution-plan|website=interaksyon.com|access-date=November 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151107042154/http://www.interaksyon.com/article/119629/ppcrv-exec-dio-faces-election-sabotage-case-for-duterte-substitution-plan|archive-date=November 7, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> Comelec chairman [[Andres D. Bautista]], in an interview on November 3, stated that although they have noted Diño's withdrawal, they would not move with any further action with regards to a possible substitution until they had Duterte's consent and unless it would be made official with a COC and a certificate of nomination and acceptance from PDP–Laban.<ref>[http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/543032/news/nation/comelec-won-t-move-on-dino-s-withdrawal-unless-duterte-agrees-to-be-his-substitute Comelec won't move on Diño's withdrawal unless Duterte agrees to be his substitute – ''GMA News Online''.]</ref> Duterte himself then further clarified that his decision of acceptance for the substitution offer would be on the deadline itself come December 10.<ref>{{cite web|title=Will 'tanim-bala' push Duterte to run?|url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/2015/11/03/will-tanim-bala-push-duterte-run-439467|website=sunstar.com.ph|access-date=November 3, 2015}}</ref>

=== Official acceptance for substitution ===
On November 21, in a gathering held in his alma mater [[San Beda College]], Duterte announced his presidential bid and also finally accepted [[Alan Peter Cayetano]]'s offer to be his running mate.<ref name=dite>{{cite web|title=Duterte makes a stand|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/duterte-makes-a-stand/#LubMmVQSGTGM834v.99|website=Manila Bulletin|access-date=November 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151123202534/http://www.mb.com.ph/duterte-makes-a-stand/|archive-date=23 November 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> Duterte said he was disappointed over the decision made by the Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET) regarding [[Grace Poe]]'s citizenship as well as the current administration's handling of the [[2015 NAIA bullet planting scam|'laglag-bala' issue]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.kickerdaily.com/duterte-open-to-running-disappointed-over-poe-decision-and-laglag-bala/|title=Duterte now open to running, says he is disappointed over Poe decision and 'laglag-bala'|work=kickerdaily.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151122083736/http://m.kickerdaily.com/duterte-open-to-running-disappointed-over-poe-decision-and-laglag-bala/|archive-date=November 22, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Duterte further stated that he would file his candidacy immediately after he reached out to his party.<ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/11/21/15/duterte-decides-to-run-for-president Duterte decides to run for president – ''ABS-CBN News''.]</ref><ref>[http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/545982/news/nation/duterte-files-coc-for-president Duterte files COC for president – ''GMA News Online.'']</ref>

== Campaign ==
[[File:Duterte-Cayetano campaign 2016 elections (Pandacan, Manila)(2016-04-23) 28).jpg|thumb|left|Duterte and allies campaigning in Pandacan, Manila]]

Duterte topped all other presidentiables including former front-runner [[Grace Poe]] in a survey published November 25 and held by Pulse Asia.<ref>{{cite web|title=Duterte leads in Metro poll|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/742540/duterte-leads-in-metro-poll|website=inquirer.net|date=November 26, 2015 |access-date=November 26, 2015}}</ref> Poe said that the survey was "inconclusive" and "not reflective" and claimed it was made by Duterte's camp.<ref>{{cite web|title=Poe camp calls poll topped by Duterte 'inconclusive'|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/742649/poe-camp-calls-poll-topped-by-duterte-inconclusive|website=Inquirer|date=November 26, 2015 |access-date=November 26, 2015}}</ref>

On November 29, 2015, the supporters of Duterte and Cayetano held an event named "MAD for Change: Tunog ng Pagbabago" (lit. MAD for Change: Sound of Change) in [[Taguig]].<ref name=takbo>{{cite web|last1=Ranada|first1=Pia|title=Free head-shaving at Duterte-Cayetano concert|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/113952-duterte-cayetano-concert-fort-bonifacio|website=Rappler|date=November 25, 2015 |access-date=November 25, 2015}}</ref> It included free-head shaving, free T-shirt printing services, and the main concert. Several musicians performed, including [[Jimmy Bondoc]], [[Thor (singer)|Thor]], and [[Luke Mejares]]. Duterte arrived in the event together with his running mate Cayetano.<ref name=takbo /> On November 30, the [[PDP–Laban]] declared Duterte and Cayetano as the party's standard bearers and launched their campaign in a gathering held in Century Park Hotel in [[Manila]].<ref>{{cite web|title=PDP–Laban declares Duterte and Cayetano as their bets|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/743624/pdp-laban-officially-proclaims-duterte-cayetano-as-its-presidential-vp-bets|website=newsinfo.inquirer.net|date=November 30, 2015 |access-date=November 30, 2015}}</ref>

Duterte and Cayetano kicked off their campaigns with a proclamation rally held in the suburb area of [[Tondo, Manila|Tondo]] in Manila on February 9, 2016, the start of the 90-day campaign period for national candidates.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/762594/duterte-cayetano-campaign-launch-change-will-begin-tondo|title=Duterte-Cayetano campaign launch: Change to begin in Tondo|newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|date=February 8, 2016|access-date=February 8, 2016}}</ref> The rally was aired on national television through [[Sonshine Media Network International]], the television network of Duterte's friend pastor [[Apollo Quiboloy]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/2016/02/07/dutertes-proclamation-rally-tondo-set-456013|title=Duterte's proclamation rally in Tondo set|newspaper=Sun.Star|date=February 8, 2016|access-date=February 8, 2016}}</ref>

Duterte and Cayetano went to different places across the country to court people and convince them to be their choices in the May 9 polls.

A week before the elections, the [[Iglesia ni Cristo]], known for its bloc voting, announced that they endorsed Duterte's candidacy.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/halalan2016/nation/05/05/16/inc-endorses-duterte-marcos|title=INC endorses Duterte, Marcos|publisher=[[ABS-CBN News]]|date=May 5, 2016|access-date=May 5, 2016}}</ref>

=== Running mate ===

On September 29, 2015, incumbent senator [[Alan Peter Cayetano]] declared his intention to run for the 2016 vice-presidential post in a press event held in Davao City and considered Duterte his first choice as running mate for the presidential post; this eventually led to a meeting between the two parties.<ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/09/30/15/cayetano-woos-duterte-we-need-real-leader Cayetano woos Duterte: We need a real leader – ''ABS-CBN News''.]</ref> A day after meeting with Cayetano, Duterte met with another incumbent senator, [[Bongbong Marcos]], who also went to Davao City to talk to Duterte. Marcos was reportedly considering running for the vice-presidential post as well; Marcos had not yet made any proclamation at that time. As in the Cayetano meeting, Duterte still declared that he was not running for president.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2015/10/01/Rodrigo-Duterte-meets-Bongbong-Marcos-a-day-after-Cayetano.html |title=Marcos meets with Duterte in Davao City – ''CNN Philippines''. |access-date=November 21, 2015 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304201627/http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2015/10/01/Rodrigo-Duterte-meets-Bongbong-Marcos-a-day-after-Cayetano.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

On November 21, Duterte decided to join the presidential polls and proclaimed Cayetano as his running mate.<ref name=dite />

Other groups such as Pwersa ng Bayaning Atleta party-list, are supporting the "AlDuB" tandem (Alyansang Duterte-Bongbong) between Duterte and Marcos.<ref name="PBA">{{cite news|url=http://manilastandardtoday.com/mobile/article/201474|title=Party-list backs bid to pair Rody, Marcos|work=[[The Standard (Philippines)|The Standard]]|date=March 11, 2016|access-date=March 11, 2016}}</ref>

== Political positions ==
{{main|Political positions of Rodrigo Duterte}}
After declaring himself a candidate, Duterte focused his rhetoric on fighting corruption, crime, and drug abuse. He has been described as a "[[populist]]" and "[[socialist]]", positioning himself not just against the ruling party but against the current political system as a whole.<ref name="aljazeera.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/05/philippines-election-160509061757928.html|title=Philippines polls: Rodrigo Duterte headed for victory|work=aljazeera.com}}</ref> His campaign has been heavily supported by older working class Filipinos.<ref name="aljazeera.com"/><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.pri.org/stories/2016-06-29/philippines-populist-rage-directed-addicts-not-immigrants |title=In the Philippines, populist rage is directed at addicts, not immigrants |author=Patrick Winn |date=29 June 2016 |publisher=Public Radio International |access-date=21 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221165232/http://www.pri.org/stories/2016-06-29/philippines-populist-rage-directed-addicts-not-immigrants |archive-date=21 December 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Federalism ===
Duterte advocates [[federalism]] [[Federalism in the Philippines|as a better system of governance for the Philippines]]. He argues that regions outside Metro Manila receive unfairly small budgets from the [[Internal Revenue Allotment]]. For example, of the {{Philippine peso|5 billion}} Davao sends monthly to Metro Manila, only {{Philippine peso|2–3 billion}} ever returns. He also highlights that the money remitted to the national government is misused by corrupt politicians in Congress.<ref name="centerpiece">{{cite news|last1=Ranada|first1=Pia|title=Duterte's pitch for federalism: Centralized system holds back PH|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/124423-duterte-federalism-central-system-holding-regions-back|access-date=March 4, 2016|work=Rappler|date=March 2, 2016}}</ref>

=== Social policies ===
==== Abortion and contraception issues ====
Duterte does not believe that [[contraception]] is inherently morally wrong and advocates for government-promoted efforts to expand access to contraceptive services. He wishes to maintain [[Abortion in the Philippines|laws against abortion in the Philippines]], arguing that abortion involves the taking of a sovereign human life.<ref name="Ramirez2016">{{cite news |last=Ramirez |first=Robertzon |date=January 21, 2016 |title=Duterte supports gays, but won't push same-sex marriage |url=http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2016/01/21/1544780/duterte-supports-gays-wont-push-same-sex-marriage |newspaper=[[The Philippine Star]] |access-date=July 3, 2016}}</ref>

==== Conditional cash transfers ====
Duterte promised that the [[Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program]], a [[conditional cash transfer]] program started during the administration of President [[Gloria Macapagal Arroyo]], would continue if he were elected.<ref>{{cite news |last=Manalastas |first=Jester |date=November 28, 2015 |title=No to tax cut — Duterte |url=http://www.journal.com.ph/news/top-stories/no-to-tax-cut-duterte |publisher=Journal.com.ph |access-date=July 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160620172431/http://www.journal.com.ph/news/top-stories/no-to-tax-cut-duterte |archive-date=June 20, 2016 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref>

==== LGBT rights ====
Duterte criticized boxer [[Manny Pacquiao]] after [[Manny Pacquiao#Controversies|the latter's controversial comments]] about LGBT couples being "worse than animals", stating that the boxer did not have the right to judge others in such a manner. Duterte has also advocated in support of anti-discrimination measures to protect LGBT individuals in his capacity as a mayor. He has remarked that, in his view, "The universe is ruled by the law of a God who is forgiving, merciful, compassionate and loving, the same God who created all of us equal".<ref>{{cite news |last=Carvajal |first=Nancy |date=February 18, 2016 |title=Duterte backs gays in brawl vs Pacquiao | url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/765864/duterte-backs-gays-in-brawl-vs-pacquiao|newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer|Inquirer.net]] |access-date=July 3, 2016}}</ref>

In terms of the legalization of [[same-sex marriage]], Duterte stated in January 2016 that he feels sympathetic to LGBT people on the issue while still believing that he should not push against the current legal code of the Philippines. He noted that law depicts the matter in terms of [[Religion|religious doctrine]] and intermingles secular marriage with [[sacrament]]al [[Christian views on marriage|holy matrimony]], which traditionally is only between one man and one woman. He stressed his feelings of affection for his LGBT friends and family members though indicating his agreement with traditions.<ref name="Ramirez2016" />

==== Public order ====
Duterte stated that he believed that an efficient and effective military and police constituted the most important part of the nation's security. To aid in this goal, he announced that he planned to increase the salary of the military and police to give them dignity and dissuade them from bribe-taking.<ref>{{cite news |last=De Jesus |first=Julliane Love |date=May 24, 2016 |title=Duterte vow to double cops' pay will inspire them to do better | url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/787294/pnp-duterte-double-pay-promise-to-inspire-cops-to-do-better|newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer|Inquirer.net]] |access-date=July 3, 2016}}</ref>

=== Economic policy ===
==== Labor ====
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/746158/duterte-on-labor-contractualization-you-will-kill-the-filipino-skill#ixzz3uJf4ulze|title=Duterte: Labor contractualization 'will kill the Filipino skill'|first=Nestor|last=Corrales|work=inquirer.net|date=December 9, 2015 }}</ref>

==== Industrialization ====
To create jobs, Duterte proposes to build/rebuild industries and their factories. In particular, he believes the most important step towards industrialization is to revive the Philippines' steel industry.<ref>{{cite web|title=Duterte says he'll bring steel industry back to life|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/754134/duterte-says-hell-bring-steel-industry-back-to-life|website=newsinfo.inquirer.net|date=January 10, 2016 |access-date=January 10, 2016}}</ref>

==== Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program ====
Duterte opposes any move to amend the [[Constitution of the Philippines]] to allow foreigners to own lands in the Philippines.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://durianburgdavao.wordpress.com/2014/12/08/duterte-reiterates-stand-against-aliens-owning-lands/|title=Duterte reiterates stand against aliens owning lands|last=durianburgdavao|date=December 8, 2014|work=wordpress.com}}</ref>

==== Taxation ====
Duterte has said that a monthly income of ₱25,000 or less should be exempted from income taxes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/696263/davao-mayor-says-taxes-are-hurting-wage-earners#ixzz3uJhtB8YI|title=Davao mayor says taxes are hurting wage earners|first=Philippine Daily|last=Inquirer|work=inquirer.net|date=June 5, 2015 }}</ref> A simplified tax collection system and privatization of the Bureau of Internal Revenue and other government collection agencies are also among his proposals.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.philstar.com:8080/nation/2015/01/26/1416721/duterte-eyes-abolition-congress-if-elected-president-2016 |title=Duterte eyes abolition of Congress if elected president in 2016 |access-date=February 27, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304080816/http://www.philstar.com:8080/nation/2015/01/26/1416721/duterte-eyes-abolition-congress-if-elected-president-2016 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> However, Duterte has also said he is against income tax reduction.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.journal.com.ph/news/top-stories/no-to-tax-cut-duterte|title=No to tax cut — Duterte|first=Jester P.|last=Manalastas|work=journal.com.ph|access-date=February 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304113622/http://www.journal.com.ph/news/top-stories/no-to-tax-cut-duterte|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

==== Foreign investments ====
Duterte proposes the creation of designated "business islands" as economic zones to encourage foreign investment and create jobs. To aid in attracting investors, he wants to make economic policies and laws simple and believable. He stresses that travel overseas to find jobs should become a choice rather than continue as a necessity.<ref>{{cite web|title=Duterte wants to open Philippines to foreign investors: aide|url=http://www.france24.com/en/20160512-duterte-wants-open-philippines-foreign-investors-aide|website=france24.com|access-date=May 12, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513104830/http://www.france24.com/en/20160512-duterte-wants-open-philippines-foreign-investors-aide|archive-date=13 May 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>

=== Foreign policy ===
==== Chinese activities in the Spratly Islands ====
Duterte, contrary to current Philippine government policy, has said he is open to bilateral talks with China when it comes to the [[Territorial disputes in the South China Sea|maritime dispute]] centered on the Chinese claim to the [[Spratly Islands]]. He is supportive of the [[Philippines v. China|Philippines' arbitration case against China]] at the [[Permanent Court of Arbitration]],<ref>{{cite news|last1=Calleja|first1=Niña P.|title=Duterte 'fully supports' PH arbitration case vs China in sea dispute|url=http://globalnation.inquirer.net/138567/duterte-fully-supports-ph-arbitration-case-vs-china-in-sea-dispute|access-date=April 18, 2016|newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|date=April 13, 2016}}</ref> but has said that a non-confrontational and less formal approach to China would be more effective in coming to an agreement.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macas|first1=Trisha|title=Duterte on sea dispute with China: I'm willing to fight, but let's talk first|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/546274/news/nation/duterte-on-sea-dispute-with-china-i-m-willing-to-fight-but-let-s-talk-first|access-date=April 18, 2016|work=[[GMA News Online]]|publisher=[[GMA Network]]|date=November 30, 2015}}</ref> He has also said that the Philippines should revert to the previous position to agree to explore jointly the disputed areas with other countries like China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan for resources such as oil, gas and other minerals.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Lopez|first1=Alexander|title="Bring ROTC back" – Duterte|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/bring-rotc-back-duterte/#XqxTVHE9td71jrvV.99|access-date=April 18, 2016|work=[[Manila Bulletin]]|date=April 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160327083050/http://www.mb.com.ph/bring-rotc-back-duterte/|archive-date=27 March 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

==== Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States ====
Duterte has said that if Filipinos could not get their fair share in the justice system with the Visiting Forces Agreement and [[Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement]], signed between the governments of the Philippines and the United States in 2014, then these agreements should be revoked.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Germelina|first1=Lacorte|title=Duterte: Scrap VFA, Edca if these will trample upon PH justice system|url=http://globalnation.inquirer.net/113197/duterte-scrap-vfa-edca-if-these-will-trample-upon-ph-justice-system#ixzz3uJnQWrv4|access-date=April 18, 2016|newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|date=October 22, 2014}}</ref>

== Controversies ==
=== Disqualification cases ===
A few hours after the COC filing for president of Duterte, radio broadcaster Ruben Castor filed a disqualification petition before the COMELEC against Duterte.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/114210-duterte-petition-disqualification-president|title=Duterte faces 1st petition vs presidential bid|work=Rappler|access-date=November 27, 2015}}</ref> On December 21, disqualified presidential candidate Rizalito David of Ang Kapatiran party filed a petition before the commission to declare Duterte's substitution for Diño null and void.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://malaya.com.ph/business-news/news/david-now-wants-duterte-out-presidential-race|title=David Now Wants Duterte Out of Presidential Race|publisher=Malaya|last=Naval|first=Gerard|date=December 22, 2015|access-date=December 22, 2015}}</ref>

The legality of Duterte's substitution for Diño was questioned by some electoral lawyers because of an error made in Diño's certificate of candidacy that made him a [[Pasay]] mayoral bet despite being a resident of [[Quezon City]]. Because of the issue, rumors circulated that presidential aspirant [[Miriam Defensor-Santiago]] was willing to give way for Duterte by letting him substitute for her. However, Defensor-Santiago said that she would not back down from the race even though she has a high regard for Duterte.<ref>{{cite web|title=Santiago denies she will drop from race to give way to Duterte|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/742092/santiago-denies-she-will-drop-from-race-to-give-way-to-duterte|website=Inquirer.net|date=November 24, 2015 |access-date=November 24, 2015}}</ref> Another presidential aspirant Roy Señeres also opened the possibility he would allow Rodrigo Duterte as his substitute candidate if he will abide in three conditions, particularly being an opponent of women's right to abortion care.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/545866/news/nation/seneres-open-to-allowing-duterte-as-substitute-candidate|title=Señeres open to allowing Duterte as substitute candidate|publisher=GMA News Online|last=Archangel|first=Xianne|date=November 25, 2015|access-date=November 25, 2015}}</ref> However, Señeres later refused to substitute for him and slammed Duterte's decision to pursue the presidency and remarked Duterte should support and endorse him instead.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seneres not giving way to Duterte|url=http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2015/11/26/1526039/seneres-not-giving-way-duterte|website=Inquirer|access-date=November 25, 2015}}</ref>

The validity of Duterte's substitution was further assessed by Comelec and on December 7, Comelec rejected a petition to name Martin Diño a "nuisance" candidate.<ref>[http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/745368/comelec-junks-petition-to-tag-martin-dino-as-nuisance-candidate Comelec junks petition to tag Martin Diño as 'nuisance' candidate – ''Inquirer.net''.]</ref><ref>[http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/745539/its-official-duterte-seals-presidential-bid-personally-files-coc It's official: Duterte seals presidential bid, personally files COC – ''Inquirer.net''.]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2015/12/08/Dutertes-supporters-camp-out-in-front-of-Comelec.html |title=Duterte's supporters camp out in front of Comelec – ''CNN Philippines''. |access-date=December 16, 2015 |archive-date=December 8, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208234141/http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2015/12/08/Dutertes-supporters-camp-out-in-front-of-Comelec.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Voting 6–1, the COMELEC En Banc approved on December 17 the substitution of Duterte (from Diño) as the candidate of the PDP–Laban in the 2016 polls.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/548202/news/nation/comelec-accepts-duterte-coc-for-president|title=Comelec accepts Duterte COC for president|publisher=GMA News Online|last=Dioquino|first=Rose-An Jessica|date=December 17, 2015|access-date=December 17, 2015}}</ref> On December 22, JP Delas Nieves, chairman of the [[UP Diliman University Student Council]], filed the third disqualification case against Duterte before the COMELEC.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/116842-rodrigo-duterte-third-disqualification-delas-nieves|title=Rodrigo Duterte faces 3rd disqualification case|work=[[Rappler]]|last=Elemia|first=Camille|date=December 22, 2015|access-date=March 22, 2016}}</ref>

In a decision issued February 3, 2016, the COMELEC's first division unanimously denied all filed disqualification petitions against the presidential candidacy of Duterte due to lack of any merit. The first division also stated that Diño is not a nuisance candidate and his substitution to Duterte is valid.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/761190/comelec-body-junks-4-dq-petitions-vs-duterte|title=Comelec body junks all DQ petitions vs Duterte|newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|last=Hegina|first=Aries Joseph|date=February 3, 2016|access-date=February 3, 2016}}</ref>

=== Controversial remarks ===
On December 2, 2015, Duterte received criticism for [[curse word|cursing]] at [[Pope Francis]] because the Pope caused [[traffic congestion]] in [[Metro Manila]] during [[Pope Francis's visit to the Philippines|his visit in January 2015]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2015/12/02/1528117/bishops-slam-duterte-cursing-pope-francis |title= Bishops slam Duterte for cursing Pope Francis|newspaper=[[Philippine Star]]|date=December 2, 2015|access-date=April 17, 2016}}</ref> He claimed that his outburst was a result of a [[Child sexual abuse|molestation]] incident against him by a priest during his childhood.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/114929-duterte-abuse-jesuit-identified |title= Jesuit priest who allegedly molested Duterte had other victims|work=[[Rappler]]|date=December 4, 2016|access-date=April 17, 2016}}</ref> He immediately apologized through the media, saying he was not "cursing" the Pope but rather the government's way of preparing for the Pope's visit.<ref>[http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/114481-rodrigo-duterte-curses-pope-francis Duterte curses Pope Francis over traffic during his visit – ''Rappler''.]</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2015/12/02/1528128/duterte-apologizes-i-can-never-curse-my-pope |title= Duterte apologizes: I can never curse my pope|newspaper=[[Philippine Star]]|date=December 4, 2016|access-date=April 17, 2016}}</ref> Duterte later apologized to the pontiff by writing a letter to Pope Francis dated January 21, 2016. During a campaign rally in [[Ubay, Bohol]], Duterte's camp showed a letter coming from the Vatican's Secretariat of State, signed by [[Giovanni Angelo Becciu]] dated February 24, stating that Pope Francis has received his letter and that the Vatican appreciates Duterte's apology after cursing Pope Francis in public.<ref>[http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2016/04/04/vatican-rodrigo-duterte-apology-cursing-pope-francis.html Vatican 'appreciates' Duterte's apology after cursing Pope Francis &ndash; ''CNN Philippines''.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427205320/http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2016/04/04/vatican-rodrigo-duterte-apology-cursing-pope-francis.html |date=April 27, 2016 }}</ref>

During a tourism forum that was attended by Duterte, [[Alan Peter Cayetano]], and the Mexican Ambassador to the Philippines, Julio Camarena Villaseñor, Duterte described Mexico "as a place where kidnappings and killings are rife and therefore not fit for tourists".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/128758-duterte-crime-mexican-ambassador|title= Duterte's 'oops' moment with the Mexican ambassador|work=[[Rappler]]|date=April 8, 2016|access-date=April 19, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://globalnation.inquirer.net/138464/duterte-slams-mexico-with-alan-cayetano-seated-beside-envoy |title= Duterte slams Mexico with Alan Cayetano seated beside envoy |newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|date=April 9, 2016|access-date=April 19, 2016}}</ref>

During a campaign rally, Duterte made a joke about a friend who is [[physically disabled]] and a [[senior citizen]].<ref name="tanda">{{cite news |date=April 22, 2016 |title=Disabled friends are new subject of Duterte's jokes in Aklan sortie |publisher=[[GMA News]] |url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/563576/news/nation/disabled-friends-are-new-subject-of-duterte-s-jokes-in-aklan-sortie |access-date=April 27, 2016}}</ref> He implied that because of their condition, his friend should just commit [[suicide]].<ref name="tanda" /> This was met with criticism from disabled rights advocates.<ref>{{cite news |date=April 22, 2016 |title=PWD group: Why can't Duterte be respectful like Trudeau? |newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/780951/pwd-group-why-cant-duterte-be-respectful-like-trudeau |access-date=April 27, 2016}}</ref>

==== Rape during 1989 Davao hostage crisis ====
{{See also|1989 Davao hostage crisis}}
During a campaign event on April 17, 2016, Duterte made controversial remarks about a rape that occurred during [[1989 Davao hostage crisis|a hostage-taking incident in Davao City]] in 1989.<ref>{{cite news |date=April 17, 2016 |title=VIRAL: Video of Duterte joking about raped Australian woman |work=[[Rappler]] |url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/129784-viral-video-duterte-joke-australian-woman-rape |access-date=April 17, 2016}}</ref> One of the hostages was raped prior to being killed.<ref>{{cite news |date=April 17, 2016 |title=Rodrigo Duterte: Philippines presidential candidate jokes about rape and murder of Australian missionary |publisher=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-17/philippines-presidential-candidate-condemned-for-joke-about-rape/7333300 |access-date=April 17, 2016}}</ref> At his rally, Duterte told the crowd, "Was I mad because she was raped? Yes, that's one of the reasons. But she really was beautiful. The mayor should have been first."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://interaksyon.com/article/126544/duterte-on-1989-australian-rape-victim-napakaganda--dapat-ang-mayor-muna-ang-mauna|title=Duterte on 1989 Australian rape victim: 'Napakaganda. Dapat ang mayor muna ang mauna'|publisher=[[News5]]|date=April 17, 2016|access-date=April 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160418193459/http://interaksyon.com/article/126544/duterte-on-1989-australian-rape-victim-napakaganda--dapat-ang-mayor-muna-ang-mauna|archive-date=April 18, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> The crowd reacted with laughter. A video recording of the remarks went [[viral video|viral]].<ref name=":0">{{cite news |date=April 17, 2016 |title=Duterte under fire for viral rape joke video |publisher=[[GMA News]] |url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/562997/news/nation/duterte-under-fire-for-viral-rape-joke-video |access-date=April 17, 2016}}</ref>

In the aftermath, Duterte was criticized by women's groups, netizens, and the Christian missionary group victimized by the hostage-taking, and several officials.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite news |date=April 17, 2016 |title=Philippines: Rodrigo Duterte condemned for comments on rape of Australian missionary |newspaper=[[Sydney Morning Herald]] |url=http://www.smh.com.au/world/philippines-rodrigo-duterte-condemned-for-comments-on-rape-of-australian-missionary-20160417-go8j7b.html |access-date=April 17, 2016}}</ref> Presidential candidate [[Grace Poe]] called him "distasteful and unacceptable", while another candidate [[Mar Roxas]] said Duterte "should not hold power", and [[Jejomar Binay]] urged voters not to vote for him.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/129802-grace-poe-mar-roxas-hit-duterte-rape-joke|title=Poe, Roxas, Binay hit Duterte: Rape is a serious crime, not a joke|work=[[Rappler]]|date=April 17, 2016|access-date=April 17, 2016}}</ref> [[Miriam Santiago]] said Duterte "crossed the line" with the remark, but also recognized the [[freedom of expression]] of Duterte and critics of his remarks.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mangosing|first1=Frances|title=Santiago: Duterte 'crossed line' but that's how he talks|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/780078/santiago-says-durterte-crossed-the-line-but|access-date=April 18, 2016|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=April 18, 2016}}</ref> American ambassador [[Philip Goldberg]] and Australian ambassador Amanda Gorely both criticized him for the comments.<ref name=":1">{{cite news |date=April 20, 2016 |title=Duterte tells Australian ambassador to shut up |publisher=[[GMA News]] |url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/563243/news/nation/duterte-tells-australian-ambassador-to-shut-up |access-date=April 21, 2016}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{cite news |date=April 20, 2016 |title=Rodrigo Duterte: 'Stay out' of campaign Australia, says presidential candidate who joked of rape |publisher=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-20/philippines-presidential-candidate-who-joked-of-rape/7340832 |access-date=April 21, 2016}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{cite news |date=April 20, 2016 |title=Duterte tells US, Aussie envoys: Shut up, stay out of PH politics |newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |url=http://globalnation.inquirer.net/138772/duterte-tells-us-aussie-envoys-shut-up-stay-out-of-ph-politics |access-date=April 21, 2016}}</ref> Feminist group [[GABRIELA Women's Party]] condemned the presidential candidate saying that "rape is a serious crime".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/779906/gabriela-on-duterte-rape-joke-rape-is-a-serious-crime |title= Gabriela on Duterte rape joke: It is a serious crime|newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|date=April 17, 2016|access-date=April 17, 2016}}</ref>

Duterte later said that he regretted his "gutter language" but would not apologize for what he said. He insisted that the remark was not a "joke" but a "narrative", and said he made the remark out of "utter anger" when he recalled the incident.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/779919/rivals-slam-duterte-for-distasteful-rape-joke |title= Rivals slam Duterte for 'distasteful' rape joke|newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|date=April 17, 2016|access-date=April 17, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Ranada|first1=Pia|title=Duterte: Not sorry for rape remark, that's how I speak|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/129844-duterte-reaction-rape-joke-australian-woman|access-date=April 18, 2016|work=Rappler|date=April 17, 2016}}</ref> Duterte criticized women's groups who spoke out about his remarks.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Andolong |first1=Ina |date=April 21, 2016 |title=Duterte lashes out at foreign envoys, women's group |publisher=CNN |url=http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2016/04/21/Duterte-lashes-envoys-womens-group.html |access-date=April 21, 2016 |archive-date=April 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160421110456/http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2016/04/21/Duterte-lashes-envoys-womens-group.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> Duterte also criticized Goldbert and Gorely for their response, and urged the [[Philippines–United States relations|United States]] and [[Australia–Philippines relations|Australia]] to cut ties with the Philippines if he was elected president.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /><ref>{{cite news |date=April 21, 2016 |title=Duterte says he may cut US, Australia ties |work=[[Rappler]] |url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/130271-duterte-cut-ties-australia-us |access-date=April 21, 2016}}</ref>

Following the comments, his daughter Sara Duterte posted on Instagram that she had also been a victim of rape.<ref>{{cite news|last1=del Callar|first1=Michaela|title=Sara Duterte says she too was raped; not offended by dad Digong's 'joke' |url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/563157/news/nation/sara-duterte-says-she-too-was-raped-not-offended-by-dad-digong-s-joke|access-date=April 21, 2016|publisher=GMA|date=April 18, 2016}}</ref> Rodrigo Duterte dismissed his daughter's statement, referring to her as a "drama queen".<ref>{{cite news|last1=Campbell|first1=Charlie|title=The Philippine Election Front-Runner Calls His Daughter a 'Drama Queen' for Saying She Was Raped
|url=http://time.com/4300382/rodrigo-duterte-philippines-daughter-rape-sara-inday-president-jacqueline-hamill/|access-date=April 21, 2016|publisher=CNN|date=April 20, 2016}}</ref>

=== Annulment psychological report ===
An alleged report states his [[annulment]] from Elizabeth Zimmerman was caused by his alleged [[Narcissistic personality disorder|narcissistic]] and [[anti-social personality disorder]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.manilatimes.net/davao-mayor-is-anti-social-narcissistic-psych-report/257323/ |title= Davao mayor is anti-social, narcissistic – psych report |newspaper=[[The Manila Times]]|date=April 20, 2016|access-date=April 21, 2016}}</ref> The report also alleges that his violent behavior and his [[womanizing]] attitude was the cause of the annulment.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://m.inquirer.net/newsinfo/780506 |title= Binay on Duterte psychological report: Let people decide |newspaper=[[The Manila Times]]|date=April 20, 2016|access-date=April 21, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/halalan2016/focus/04/19/16/understanding-duterte-what-a-psych-report-says |title= Understanding Duterte: What a psych report says |publisher=[[ABS-CBN Corporation]]|date=April 20, 2016|access-date=April 21, 2016}}</ref>

=== Alleged links to the Communist Party of the Philippines ===
The administration of [[Benigno Aquino III]] warned voters that they should be alarmed that Duterte may be involved with the [[Communist Party of the Philippines]] and its militant wing the [[New People's Army]].<ref name="Comunista si Duterte ">{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/781911/filipinos-should-be-alarmed-by-photo-of-duterte-with-npa|title=  Filipinos should be 'alarmed' by photo of Duterte with NPA
|newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|date=April 27, 2016|access-date=April 28, 2016}}</ref> This was a day after captive police officers was released by the militants to the mayor.<ref name="Comunista si Duterte " /> Exiled NPA founder [[Joma Sison]] was a former teacher of Duterte and spoke kindly of his former student, having previously endorsed his candidacy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/764641/joma-sison-talks-about-former-student-duterte-other-candidates|title=Joma Sison talks about former student Duterte, other candidates|first=Kristine Angeli|last=Sabillo|work=inquirer.net|date=February 14, 2016 }}</ref>

=== Alleged hidden wealth ===
On April 27, 2016, vice presidential candidate [[Antonio Trillanes]] claimed that Duterte had a bank account worth ₱211 million that he did not declare on his legally mandated statements of assets and liabilities.<ref name="millions">{{cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2016/04/27/1577314/trillanes-claims-duterte-has-p211m-undeclared-bank-account |title= Trillanes claims Duterte has P211M in undeclared bank account|newspaper=[[Philippine Star]]|date=April 27, 2016|access-date=April 27, 2016}}</ref> Duterte said that Trillanes was trying to get attention to improve his ratings in surveys, which were poor.<ref name="millions" /> Alan Peter Cayetano, Duterte's running mate, said that it was just a [[smear campaign]] against Duterte and accused Trillanes of doing this under the orders of presidential candidate [[Grace Poe]],<ref name="millions more">{{cite news|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/564171/news/nation/trillanes-cayetano-exchange-barbs-over-alleged-duterte-millions |title= Trillanes, Cayetano exchange barbs over alleged Duterte millions|publisher=[[GMA News]]|date=April 27, 2016|access-date=April 27, 2016}}</ref> who denied any involvement.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/782040/sign-waiver-duterte-dared |title= Sign waiver, Duterte dare|newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|date=April 27, 2016|access-date=April 27, 2016}}</ref>
Both [[Jejomar Binay]] and [[Mar Roxas]] criticized Duterte for failing to sign a waiver and reveal the contents of the accounts.
<ref>{{cite news|url=http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2016/04/28/Roxas-calls-Duterte-liar-bank-account-issue.html|title=Roxas calls Duterte 'liar' over bank account issue|newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|date=April 28, 2016|access-date=April 28, 2016|archive-date=April 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160430233942/http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2016/04/28/Roxas-calls-Duterte-liar-bank-account-issue.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="Cayabyab2016">{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/782007/binay-chides-duterte-over-undeclared-p211m-bank-deposits|title= Binay chides Duterte over alleged P211M hidden wealth|last=Cayabyab|first=Marc Jayson|newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|date=April 28, 2016|access-date=April 28, 2016}}</ref> On April 29, [[Miriam Defensor Santiago]] joined in attacking Duterte about the alleged contents of bank accounts.<ref name="Cayabyab2016" />

He also challenged Trillanes to name his source and file an affidavit to legalize his accusations.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/782330/miriam-joins-call-on-duterte-to-sign-waiver |title= Miriam joins call for Duterte to sign waiver|newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|date=April 29, 2016|access-date=April 30, 2016}}</ref>

Documents from Antonio Trillanes claim that the Duterte political family owns properties around [[Davao City]], elsewhere in [[Mindanao]] and also in [[Metro Manila]], none of which were revealed by the mayor in his statement of assets and liabilities and net worth.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2016/04/30/1578278/hidden-wealth-digong-linked-41-properties |title= Hidden wealth? Digong linked to 41 properties |newspaper=[[Philippine Star]]|date=April 29, 2016|access-date=April 30, 2016}}</ref>

However, Duterte assumed that all the documents provided were falsified. He also questioned the timing of the accusation because they came less than two weeks before the election.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ramirez|first1=Robertzon|title=Duterte to open bank accounts; only P27,024 in BPI? 'Impeachment? I will shut down Congress'|url=http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2016/04/30/1578283/duterte-open-bank-accounts-only-p27024-bpi-impeachment-i-will-shut-down|website=philstar.com|access-date=April 30, 2016}}</ref> However, the certificate did not include transaction history of the account that covers the date where the deposits happened. When pressed on why they won't show the transaction history or the balance as of the date in question (March 28), Duterte laid the blame on the bank on not certifying something which is non-existing, perhaps, the account was not yet opened prior to that date.<ref>{{cite web|title=Duterte shows bank account balance from March 31, 2014|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/564991/news/nation/duterte-shows-bank-account-balance-from-march-31-2014|website=gmanetwork.com/news|access-date=May 5, 2016}}</ref>

=== Authoritarian tendencies ===
Some allege that Duterte plans to establish a "revolutionary government" similar to a dictatorship.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/564250/news/nation/duterte-eyes-revolutionary-government-if-elected-president |title= Duterte eyes revolutionary government if elected president
|publisher=[[GMA News]]|date=April 27, 2016|access-date=April 30, 2016}}</ref> Duterte has said that he will close the [[Congress of the Philippines]] if it tries to impeach him.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/564381/news/nation/duterte-on-trillanes-impeachment-threat-i-ll-close-down-congress-be-a-dictator-first |title= Duterte on Trillanes' impeachment threat: I'll close down Congress, be a dictator first
|publisher=[[GMA News]]|date=April 29, 2016|access-date=April 30, 2016}}</ref> A religious leader, [[Apollo Quiboloy]], supporting Duterte says that there will be a "revolution."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/782471/pro-duterte-sect-leader-warns-of-revolution |title= Pro-Duterte sect leader warns of revolution
|newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|date=April 30, 2016|access-date=April 30, 2016}}</ref> Duterte has said that he plans to pardon himself for [[mass murder]], as well as issue additional pardons to policemen and soldiers accused of abusing human rights.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://time.com/4310651/duterte-philippines-murder-pardon-himself/ |title= Philippine Presidential Front-Runner Duterte Says He Will Pardon Himself for Mass Murder
|magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|date=April 28, 2016|access-date=April 30, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-28/philippine-candidate-rodrigo-duterte-vows-murder-pardon/7365436 |title= Philippine presidential frontrunner Rodrigo Duterte vows to pardon himself for murder
|publisher=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]|date= April 27, 2016|access-date=April 30, 2016}}</ref>

== Endorsements ==
{{Endorsements box
| title = Rodrigo Duterte
| list =

;Current and former Philippine senators
* [[Edgardo Angara]], former senator (1987–98, 2001–13) and 16th [[President of the Senate of the Philippines|President of the Senate]] (1993–95)<ref>{{cite web|title=LDP head former Senator Ed Angara supports Mayor Duterte|url=http://cebudavao.com/politics/ldp-head-former-senator-ed-angara-endorses-mayor-duterte/|website=cebudavao.com|publisher=Cebu and Davao Journey|access-date=May 8, 2016|date=May 3, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Alan Peter Cayetano]], incumbent senator (2007–present), vice presidential running mate<ref>{{cite news|title=With Duterte's endorsement of Cayetano, 2nd spot possible|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/779445/with-dutertes-endorsement-of-cayetano-2nd-spot-possible|access-date=May 8, 2016|newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|date=April 12, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Pia Cayetano]], incumbent senator (2004–present), sister of running mate<ref>{{cite news|title=Senator Pia Cayetano pedals for brother Alan, presidential bet Duterte|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/773183/senator-pia-cayetano-pedals-for-brother-alan-presidential-bet-duterte|access-date=May 8, 2016|newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|date=March 13, 2016}}</ref>
* [[John Henry Osmeña]], former senator (1971–72, 1987–95, 1998–2004) and mayor of [[Toledo, Cebu]]
* [[Aquilino Pimentel Jr.]], former senator (1987–92, 1998–2010) and 23rd President of the Senate (2000–01)
* [[Aquilino Pimentel III]], incumbent senator (2011–present)
* [[Manny Villar]], former senator (2001–13), 25th President of the Senate (2006–08), and [[2010 Philippine presidential election|2010 presidential candidate]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Former Senator Manny Villar Shows Support for Duterte|url=http://cebudavao.com/politics/former-senator-manny-villar-shows-support-duterte/|website=cebudavao.com|publisher=Cebu and Davao Journey|access-date=May 8, 2016|date=April 30, 2016}}</ref>

;Current and former Philippine representatives
* Eric Galo P. Acuña, former [[Pangasinan]] representative<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.journal.com.ph/news/top-stories/duterte-to-run-for-president|title=Duterte to run for president|first=People's|last=Tonight|work=journal.com.ph|access-date=November 28, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208125710/http://www.journal.com.ph/news/top-stories/duterte-to-run-for-president|archive-date=December 8, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>*
* Lino Edgardo Cayetano, representative from [[Taguig]]
* Florencio Flores, Jr., 2nd district representative of [[Bukidnon]]
* [[Gwendolyn Garcia]], 3rd district representative of [[Cebu]], former Governor of Cebu and founder of [[One Cebu]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2016/04/13/gwen-garcia-drops-binay-endorses-duterte-467448|title=Gwen Garcia drops Binay, endorses Duterte|newspaper=Sun.Star|date=April 12, 2016|access-date=April 21, 2016}}</ref>
* Luzviminda Ilagan, representative from [[Gabriela party]]-list<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/2016/02/28/mindanao-women-declare-support-dutertes-bid-459731|title=Mindanao women declare support for Duterte's bid|newspaper=Sun.Star|date=February 28, 2016|access-date=February 29, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Antonio Lagdameo, Jr.]], 2nd district representative of [[Davao del Norte]]
* Amado Bagatsing, 5th district representative of [[Manila]]
* Antonio Floriendo, Jr, former 2nd district representative of [[Davao del Norte]]
* Benasing Macarambon, Jr., former [[Lanao del Sur]] representatative.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mindanaoexaminer.com/marawi-city-wants-duterte-for-president/|title=Marawi City wants Duterte for President! - Mindanao Examiner Regional Newspaper|work=mindanaoexaminer.com}}</ref>
* [[Prospero Nograles]], 22nd [[Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines|Speaker of the House of Representatives]] (2008–10) and representative from [[Davao City]]
* Karlo Alexei Nograles, representative from [[Davao City]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/545384/news/nation/npc-wants-to-hear-duterte-s-plan-for-country|title=NPC wants to hear Duterte's plan for country|publisher=GMA News Online|last=Archangel|first=Xianne|date=November 22, 2015|access-date=November 22, 2015}}</ref>
* [[Ferdinand Martin Romualdez|Martin Romualdez]], representative from Leyte<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thestandard.com.ph/news/-main-stories/top-stories/191879/romualdez-bats-for-a-duterte-presidency.html|title=Romualdez bats for a Duterte presidency|work=thestandard.com.ph}}</ref>
* Rogelio Neil P. Roque, 4th district representative of [[Bukidnon]]
* [[Jose Zubiri III]], 3rd district representative of [[Bukidnon]]
* Damian Mercado, lone district representative of [[Southern Leyte]]
* [[Rufus Rodriguez]], representative of [[Cagayan de Oro]]<ref name="Bello CDP" />

;Current and former governors and vice governors
* Homobono Adaza, former Governor of [[Misamis Oriental]]
* Jose Ch. Alvarez, Governor of [[Palawan]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.manilatimes.net/dutertes-call-for-federalism-gets-palawans-support/160372/|title=Duterte's call for federalism gets Palawan's support|date=February 3, 2015|work=manilatimes.net}}</ref>
* Rodolfo del Rosario, Governor of [[Davao del Norte]]<ref name="rappler.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/114298-liberal-party-allies-jump-ship-support-duterte|title=LP allies in Mindanao jump ship to support Duterte|work=rappler.com|date=November 28, 2015 }}</ref>
* Nestor Fongwan, Governor of [[Benguet]]<ref name="manilatimes.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.manilatimes.net/cordillera-leaders-back-duterte/164719/|title=Cordillera leaders back Duterte|date=February 21, 2015|work=manilatimes.net}}</ref>
* Roger Mercado, Governor of [[Southern Leyte]]
* [[Nur Misuari]], former Governor of the [[Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao]] and founder of [[Moro National Liberation Front]] (MNLF)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thestandard.com.ph/news/-main-stories/top-stories/201090/mnlf-s-misuari-endorses-duterte.html|title=MNLF's Misuari endorses Duterte|newspaper=The Standard|last=Araja|first=Rio N.|date=March 7, 2016|access-date=March 7, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Emilio Osmeña]], former Governor of [[Cebu]] and founder of [[Probinsya Muna Development Initiative|Promdi]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://politics.com.ph/cebu-politikos-seen-to-unite-for-dutertes-presidential-bid/|title=Cebu politikos seen to unite for Duterte's presidential bid – Politiko|date=May 25, 2015|work=politics.com.ph}}</ref>
* Manny Piñol, former Governor of [[North Cotabato]]
* Charito Plaza, former Governor of [[Agusan del Norte]]<ref name="agusandelnorte">{{cite news|last1=Caduaya|first1=Editha|title=Agusan del Norte mayors back Duterte's presidential bid|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/124795-agusan-del-norte-mayors-duterte-support|access-date=March 9, 2016|work=Rappler|date=March 6, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Juanito Victor Remulla]], Governor of [[Cavite]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Cinco|first1=Marimar|title=Remullas drop Binay, vow big win for Duterte in Cavite|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/782344/remullas-drop-binay-vow-big-win-for-duterte-in-cavite|access-date=April 29, 2016|newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|date=April 29, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Ismael Sueno|Mike Sueno]], former Governor of [[South Cotabato]]
* Jose Maria Zubiri Jr., current Governor of [[Bukidnon]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/127911-bukidnon-governor-jose-zubiri-endorses-duterte|title=Bukidnon governor Jose Zubiri Jr endorses Duterte|work=[[Rappler]]|last=Rañada|first=Pia|date=April 1, 2016|access-date=April 1, 2016}}</ref>

;Current and former cabinet officials
* Pantaleon Alvarez, 34th [[Secretary of Transportation and Communications (Philippines)|Secretary of Transportation and Communications]] (2001–02)
* Silvestre Bello III, 48th [[Secretary of Justice (Philippines)|Secretary of Justice]] (1991–92, 1998), representative from 1-Bap Party-List<ref name="Bello CDP">{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/776387/party-list-rep-cdo-lawmaker-go-for-duterte|title=Party-list rep, CDO lawmaker go for Duterte|newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|date=March 28, 2016|access-date=March 29, 2016}}</ref>
* Jose Calida, former [[Department of Justice (Philippines)|Department of Justice]] undersecretary

;Current and former mayors and municipal officials
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* Omar "Solitario" Ali, former mayor of [[Marawi]]
* Pedro R. Alvarez, mayor of [[Baungon, Bukidnon]]<ref name="ImamSantes2016">{{cite web|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/zubiri-bukidnon-mayors-declare-support-for-duterte/|title=Zubiri, Bukidnon mayors declare support for Duterte|last1=Imam|first1=Camcer Ordonez|last2=Santes|first2=Jonathan A.|work=The Manila Bulletin|date=April 3, 2016}}</ref>
* Demosthenes H. Arabaca, mayor of [[Magallanes, Agusan del Norte]]<ref name="agusandelnorte" />
* [[Greco Belgica]], former Manila councilor and senatorial candidate
* Ramon M. Calo, mayor of [[Carmen, Agusan del Norte]]<ref name="agusandelnorte" />
* Reuben Canoy, former mayor of [[Cagayan de Oro]]
* [[Lani Cayetano]], current mayor of [[Taguig]], wife of running mate<ref>{{cite news|title=Duterte received leadership tips from FVR|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/558463/news/nation/duterte-received-leadership-tips-from-fvr|access-date=May 8, 2016|work=[[GMA News Online]]|publisher=[[GMA Network Inc.]]|date=March 10, 2016}}</ref>
* Ren-Ren Cayetano, former member of the [[Muntinlupa]] council, brother of running mate
* Ernie M. Ceniza, mayor of [[Remedios T. Romualdez, Agusan del Norte]]<ref name="agusandelnorte" />
* Dale B. Corvera, mayor of [[Cabadbaran]], [[Agusan del Norte]]<ref name="agusandelnorte" />
* Enrico Corvera, mayor of [[Nasipit]], [[Agusan del Norte]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/771074/agusan-del-norte-town-mayors-pledge-to-support-duterte|title=Agusan del Norte town mayors pledge to support Duterte|first=Nico|last=Alconaba|work=inquirer.net|date=March 5, 2016 }}</ref>
* Fruto Alexis B. Dandasan, mayor of [[Dangcagan, Bukidnon]]
* Johnny delos Reyes, mayor of [[Talisay, Cebu]]<ref name="One Cebu">{{cite news|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/128075-one-cebu-party-endorses-duterte|title=One Cebu promises 1M votes for Duterte|work=[[Rappler]]|last=Macasero|first=Ryan|date=April 3, 2016|access-date=April 3, 2016}}</ref>
* Mauricio Domogan, current mayor of [[Baguio]]<ref name="manilatimes.net" />
* [[Paolo Duterte]], son and vice mayor of [[Davao City]]
* [[Sara Duterte]], daughter and former mayor of Davao City
* Fidel E. Garcia Jr., mayor of [[Tubay, Agusan del Norte]]<ref name="agusandelnorte" />
* Azucena P. Huervas, mayor of [[Valencia, Bukidnon]]<ref name="ImamSantes2016" />
* Renante I. Inocando, mayor of [[Cabanglasan, Bukidnon]]<ref name="ImamSantes2016" />
* Zenaida Corro Lim, mayor of [[Santiago, Agusan del Norte]]<ref name="agusandelnorte" />
* Felix S. Manzano, mayor of [[Don Carlos, Bukidnon]]
* Aristotle E. Montante, mayor of [[Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte]]<ref name="agusandelnorte" />
* Jasmin Flores Monton, mayor of [[Jabonga, Agusan del Norte]]<ref name="agusandelnorte" />
* [[Kit Nieto]], mayor of [[Cainta, Rizal]]<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/129309-cainta-npc-mayor-endorses-duterte |title=Cainta NPC mayor endorses Duterte |work=[[Rappler]] |date=April 13, 2016 |access-date=July 3, 2016}}</ref>
* Rosalita Nuñez, former mayor of [[General Santos]]
* [[Tomas Osmeña]], former mayor of [[Cebu City]]
* Edgardo Pamintuan, mayor of [[Angeles, Pampanga]]<ref name="Angeles">{{cite news|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/126444-angeles-city-mayor-pamintuan-endorses-duterte|title=Angeles City mayor endorses Duterte|work=[[Rappler]]|last=Malig|first=Jun V.|date=March 20, 2016|access-date=March 20, 2016}}</ref>
* Franklin M. Quijano, former mayor of [[Iligan]]
* [[Ronnel Rivera]], mayor of [[General Santos]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rp1.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/10/10/15/gensan-mayor-expresses-support-duterte|title=GenSan mayor expresses support for Duterte|first=Jay Dayupay, ABS-CBN News|last=Socsksargen|work=abs-cbnnews.com|access-date=November 29, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208135301/http://rp1.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/10/10/15/gensan-mayor-expresses-support-duterte|archive-date=December 8, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Joselito Roble, mayor of [[Buenavista, Agusan del Norte]]<ref name="agusandelnorte" />
* Avelina S. Rosales, mayor of [[Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte]]<ref name="agusandelnorte" />
* Maloney Samaco, mayor of [[Maasin]]
* Arleigh Sitoy, mayor of [[Cordova, Cebu]]<ref name="One Cebu" />
* Celedonio "Celsi" Sitoy, former mayor of [[Cordova, Cebu]]
* Romeo P. Tionko, mayor of [[Damulog, Bukidnon]]
* Rey Uy, former mayor of [[Tagum]]<ref name="rappler.com" />
* Ignacio Zubiri, mayor of [[Malaybalay]], [[Bukidnon]]<ref name="ImamSantes2016" />
}}

;Other politicians
* Martin Diño, former Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption chair and [[PDP–Laban]] standard bearer
* Arleigh Sitoy, 6th district board member of the Province of [[Cebu]]

;Religious leaders
* [[Eduardo V. Manalo]], [[Iglesia ni Cristo]] executive minister<ref name="INC" />
* [[Eddie Villanueva]], [[Jesus is Lord Church]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Bro. Eddie Villanueva Prays and Endorses Duterte|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y66FOGh_yWw|date=May 5, 2016|access-date=July 28, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Bo Sanchez]], Light of Jesus Family
* [[Apollo Quiboloy]], executive pastor and founder of [[Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name, Inc.|Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Regelado|first1=Edith|title=Evangelist Quiboloy backs Duterte|url=http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2016/02/08/1550941/evangelist-quiboloy-backs-duterte|access-date=February 8, 2016|newspaper=The Philippine Star|date=February 8, 2016}}</ref>

;Celebrities
{{columns-list|colwidth=30em|
* [[Aljur Abrenica]], actor, model<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Ellen Adarna]], actress, model<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Bayani Agbayani]], actor, comedian, singer, TV host<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Freddie Aguilar]], [[Philippine folk music|folk]] musician<ref name="47 celebs" /><ref name="push">{{cite news|last1=Malonzo|first1=Cristina|title=Who are the celebrities campaigning for in the 2016 elections?|url=http://push.abs-cbn.com/features/65998/who-are-the-celebrities-campaigning-for-in-the-2016-elections/|access-date=May 7, 2016|work=Push|publisher=[[ABS-CBN Digital Media]]|date=May 6, 2016}}</ref>
* Basti Artadi, [[Wolfgang (band)|Wolfgang]] vocalist<ref name="47 celebs">{{cite web|title=47 Celebrity Stars Who Officially Support mayor Duterte Revealed. Find out who they are here!|url=http://cebudavao.com/politics/47-celebrity-stars-officially-supports-mayor-duterte/|website=cebudavao.com|publisher=Cebu and Davao Journey|access-date=May 8, 2016|date=April 15, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Julia Barretto]], actress<ref name="Barretto">{{cite news|url=http://www.pep.ph/electionwatch2016/news/261/julia-barretto-and-mom-marjorie-barretto-show-support-for-presidential-candidate-rodrigo-duterte|title=Julia Barretto and mom Marjorie show support for presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=May 8, 2016|access-date=May 15, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Marjorie Barretto]], actress<ref name="Barretto" />
* [[Jimmy Bondoc]], singer<ref name="magma news" />
* Jay Contreras, [[Kamikazee]] vocalist<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Angelika Dela Cruz]], actress and captain of Barangay Longos, [[Malabon]]<ref name="47 celebs" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.pep.ph/electionwatch2016/news/114/angelika-dela-cruz-supports-presidential-bet-rodrigo-duterte|title=Angelika dela Cruz supports presidential bet Rodrigo Duterte|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal|last=Almo|first=Nerisa|date=April 9, 2016|access-date=April 10, 2016}}</ref>
* Kat de Castro, TV host
* [[Rodjun Cruz]], actor
* [[Ney Dimaculangan]], [[6cyclemind]] vocalist<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Liza Diño]], actress<ref name="miting de avance">{{cite news|title=Stars at Rodrigo Duterte's miting de avance|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/132193-stars-rodrigo-duterte-miting-de-avance|access-date=May 8, 2016|work=[[Rappler]]|date=May 7, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Jay Durias]], singer-songwriter, composer<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Vice Ganda]], actor, comedian<ref name="47 celebs" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/24/15/vice-ganda-wanted-duterte-run-president|title=Vice Ganda wanted Duterte to run for president|publisher=[[ABS CBN News]]|last=Serato|first=Arniel|date=September 24, 2015|access-date=May 7, 2016}}</ref>
* Bangs Garcia, actress<ref name="magma news" />
* [[Cheska Garcia]], actress, model<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Richard Gomez]], actor<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Erich Gonzales]], actress, model<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Kristine Hermosa]], actress<ref name="47 celebs" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://philnews.ph/2016/03/23/kristine-hermosa-endorses-mayor-rody-duterte-for-president-voluntarily/|title=Kristine Hermosa Endorses Mayor Rody Duterte for President Voluntarily}}</ref>
* Glenn Jacinto, [[Teeth (Filipino band)|Teeth]] vocalist<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Ramon Jacinto]], musician, TV and radio host<ref name="push" />
* Mary Jean Lastimosa, [[Binibining Pilipinas 2014]] winner and [[Miss Universe 2014|Miss Universe Philippines 2014]]<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Shaina Magdayao]], actress<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Luke Mejares]], singer-songwriter<ref name="magma news" />
* [[Aiko Melendez]], actress<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Chito Miranda]], band vocalist, [[Parokya ni Edgar]]<ref name="47 celebs" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/184644/chito-miranda-still-backs-duterte-despite-slur-vs-pope-francis|title=Chito Miranda still backs Duterte despite slur vs Pope Francis|newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|date=December 2, 2015|access-date=April 1, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Mocha Girls]], singing and dancing group<ref name="47 celebs" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/121708-mocha-uson-rodrigo-duterte-judges-killings|title=Mocha Uson supports Duterte: This is what she's talking about|work=[[Rappler]]|last=Go|first=Miriam Grace|date=February 8, 2016|access-date=February 8, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Cesar Montano]], actor, film producer<ref name="47 celebs" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Duterte finds an ally in aspiring congressman Cesar Montano|url=http://vismin.politics.com.ph/2016/04/14/duterte-finds-an-ally-in-aspiring-congressman-cesar-montano/|website=politics.com.ph|publisher=Politiko VisMin|access-date=April 27, 2016|date=April 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531011841/http://vismin.politics.com.ph/2016/04/14/duterte-finds-an-ally-in-aspiring-congressman-cesar-montano/|archive-date=May 31, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Moymoy Palaboy]], comic duo<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Dennis Padilla]], actor, radio host<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Robin Padilla]], actor<ref name="47 celebs" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/113839-robin-padilla-rodrigo-duterte-president-daniel-mar-roxas|title=Robin Padilla on Rodrigo Duterte's presidential bid: That's my birthday wish|work=Rappler|last=Villano|first=Alexa|date=November 24, 2015|access-date=February 22, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Rommel Padilla]], actor<ref name="magma news">{{cite web|title=Celebrities who openly supports Duterte's Campaign for Free #DU30|url=http://www.magmanews.com/2016/03/celebrities-who-openly-supports.html|website=magmanews.com|publisher=Magma News|access-date=May 8, 2016|date=March 6, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Angelica Panganiban]], actress, comedian<ref name="47 celebs" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.pep.ph/electionwatch2016/news/152/angelica-panganiban-babae-ako-at-ang-pangulo-ko-ay-si-duterte|title=Angelica Panganiban: 'Babae ako at ang pangulo ko ay si Duterte.'|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=April 20, 2016|access-date=April 22, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Richard Poon]], singer-songwriter<ref name="pep.ph">{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/electionwatch2016/news/131/richard-poon-and-wife-maricar-reyes-choose-rodrigo-duterte|title=Richard Poon and wife Maricar Reyes choose Rodrigo Duterte|website=pep.ph|access-date=May 8, 2016|date=April 15, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Camille Prats]], actress<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Keanna Reeves]], actress<ref name="47 celebs" />
* Franco Reyes, [[Franco (band)|Franco]] vocalist<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Maricar Reyes]], actress<ref name="pep.ph"/>
* [[Melissa Ricks]], actress<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Mariel Rodriguez]], actress, TV host<ref name="47 celebs" /><ref>{{cite news|last1=Franco|first1=Bernie|title=Mariel Rodriguez ditches Leni Robredo amid anti-Duterte ad|url=http://www.pep.ph/electionwatch2016/news/247/mariel-rodriguez-ditches-leni-robredo-amid-anti-duterte-ad|access-date=May 7, 2016|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|publisher=[[Summit Media]]|date=May 7, 2016}}</ref>
* Reg Rubio, [[Greyhoundz]] vocalist<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Monica Sacay]], singer<ref name="miting de avance" />
* [[Aiza Seguerra]], singer, actress<ref name="47 celebs" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.pep.ph/electionwatch2016/news/48/aiza-seguerra-to-campaign-for-rodrigo-duterte-for-free?ref=latest|title=Aiza Seguerra to campaign for Rodrigo Duterte for free|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal|last=Serato|first=Arniel|date=March 11, 2016|access-date=March 10, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Shehyee]], rapper<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/shehyeeongkiko/posts/10206432333910578|title=Christopher John Ongkiko shared TV... - Christopher John Ongkiko|via=Facebook}}</ref>
* [[Pepe Smith]], singer-songwriter<ref name="47 celebs" /><ref name="push" />
* [[Oyo Boy Sotto]], actor<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Thor (singer)|Thor]], singer-songwriter<ref name="magma news" />
* [[Eula Valdez]], actress<ref>{{cite web|title=Eula Valdez looks like endorsing Mayor Duterte|url=http://cebudavao.com/entertainment/eula-valdez-endorses-mayor-duterte/|website=cebudavao.com|publisher=Cebu and Davao Journey|access-date=May 8, 2016|date=May 3, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Jomari Yllana]], actor<ref name="miting de avance" />
}}

;Athletes and sports figures
* [[Japeth Aguilar]], basketball player<ref name="magma news" />
* [[Junjun Cabatu]], basketball player<ref name="magma news" />
* [[Jeffrei Chan]], basketball player<ref name="magma news" />
* [[Nonito Donaire]], boxer<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Kenneth Duremdes]], retired basketball player<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Ramon Fernandez]], retired basketball player<ref name="magma news" />
* [[Dondon Hontiveros]], basketball player<ref name="Gilas">{{cite web|title=Hontiveros and Pingris for Duterte|url=http://www.smartgilasbasketball.com/news/hontiveros-and-pingris-for-duterte/|publisher=[[Philippines men's national basketball team]]|access-date=May 8, 2016|date=March 23, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Doug Kramer]], basketball player<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Aby Maraño]], volleyball player<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.spin.ph/election-watch/special-reports/volleyball-players-presidential-election|title=Duterte top presidential pick, two-way race between Robredo, Marcos for VP among young athletes|publisher=[[Sports Interactive Network Philippines]]|date=May 7, 2016|access-date=May 8, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Alvin Patrimonio]], retired basketball player<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Marc Pingris]], basketball player<ref name="47 celebs" /><ref name="Gilas" />
* [[Jay-R Reyes]], basketball player<ref name="magma news" />
* [[Arwind Santos]], basketball player<ref name="47 celebs" />
* [[Sonny Thoss]], basketball player<ref name="magma news" />

;Others
* Angelo Acosta, video game developer and entrepreneur
* Vitalliano Aguirre, businessman
* Emeterio Barcelon, former [[Ateneo de Davao University]] president<ref>{{cite news|url=http://davaotoday.com/main/politics/former-ateneo-pres-endorses-duterte/|title=Former Ateneo president endorses Duterte|publisher=[[Davao Today]]|date=February 16, 2016|access-date=February 16, 2016}}</ref>
* Hermegones Esperon, former [[Armed Forces of the Philippines]] chief
* Antonio Floirendo, businessman
* Benigno Gopez, businessman
* Federico Moreno, son of late talent manager [[German Moreno]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BFMN6-Is567 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BFMN6-Is567 |archive-date=2021-12-24 |url-access=limited|title=Instagram photo by Federico Moreno • May 9, 2016 at 3:05pm UTC|work=instagram.com}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
* Atty. Geraldine Tiu, host of ''Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa''
* Arthur Tugade, former president of Clark Development Corporation<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/128683-clark-development-corp-resigns-duterte|title=Clark Development chief resigns to support Duterte|work=[[Rappler]]|date=April 8, 2016|access-date=April 8, 2016}}</ref>

;Organizations
* 1Pacman Party-list
* Anonymous Patriots for Peaceful and Progressive Philippines, or AP4<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/725713/supporters-pledge-p1b-for-duterte|title=Supporters pledge P1B for Duterte|first=Allan|last=Nawal|work=inquirer.net|date=September 27, 2015 }}</ref>
* Art Association of Bacolod<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rduterte.com/mainsite/?p=715|title=rduterte.com&nbsp;-&nbsp;This website is for sale!&nbsp;-&nbsp;rduterte Resources and Information.|work=rduterte.com}}</ref>
* Centrist Democratic Party<ref>{{cite news|url=http://cnnphilippines.com/videos/2016/03/28/Local-bets-start-campaigning.html|title=Local bets start campaigning|publisher=[[CNN Philippines]]|date=March 28, 2016|access-date=March 29, 2016|archive-date=April 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160420121823/http://cnnphilippines.com/videos/2016/03/28/Local-bets-start-campaigning.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Iglesia ni Cristo]]<ref name="INC">{{cite news|url=http://www.eaglenews.ph/iglesia-to-vote-for-duterte-marcos-on-may-9/|title=Iglesia to vote for Duterte-Marcos on May 9|publisher=[[Eagle News]]|date=May 5, 2016|access-date=May 5, 2016}}</ref>
* Kusog Agusanon, group of incumbent mayors of [[Agusan del Sur]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/771074/agusan-del-norte-town-mayors-pledge-to-support-duterte|title=Agusan del Norte town mayors pledge to support Duterte|publisher=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|last=Alconaba|first=Nico|work=Inquirer Mindanao|date=March 5, 2016|access-date=March 6, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino]]<ref>{{cite news|title=LDP endorses Duterte|url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/2016/05/03/ldp-endorses-duterte-471405|access-date=May 3, 2016|work=[[Sun.Star]] Davao|date=May 3, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Bangon Pilipinas Party|Bangon Pilipinas]]
* Light of Jesus Family
* [[Jesus is Lord Church]]
* Musicians and Artists for Duterte<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kickerdaily.com/davao-city-happy-at-dutertes-change-of-heart/|title=Running, finally: Davao City happy at Duterte's change of heart|work=kickerdaily.com}}</ref>
* [[One Cebu]] Party<ref name="One Cebu" />
* Partido Abe Kapampangan<ref name="Angeles" />
* Pwersa ng Bayaning Atleta<ref name="PBA" />
* [[Bukidnon Paglaum]] Party<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/halalan2016/nation/04/02/16/duterte-gets-support-of-bukidnon-gov|title=Duterte gets support of Bukidnon gov|first=Angelo Andrade, ABS-CBN News Northern|last=Mindanao|work=abs-cbn.com}}</ref>
* [[Moro National Liberation Front]]
}}

{{Endorsements box
| title = Alan Peter Cayetano
| list =

;Current and former Philippine senators
* [[Cynthia Villar]], Philippine senator

;Family members
* [[Lani Cayetano]], wife and current mayor of [[Taguig City]]
* Ren-Ren Cayetano, brother and former councillor of [[Muntinlupa]]
* Lino Edgardo Cayetano, brother and current Philippine Representative of [[Taguig City]]

;Religious leaders
* [[Apollo Quiboloy]], executive pastor and founder of [[Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name, Inc.|Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/halalan2016/nation/03/28/16/quiboloy-endorses-duterte-cayetano-duo|title=Quiboloy endorses Duterte-Cayetano duo|publisher=[[ABS-CBN News]]|date=March 28, 2016|access-date=March 28, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328143444/http://news.abs-cbn.com/halalan2016/nation/03/28/16/quiboloy-endorses-duterte-cayetano-duo|archive-date=March 28, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

;Celebrities
* Isay Alvarez-Seña, theater and TV actress
* [[Bianca Gonzales]]-Intal, TV host
* [[Shaina Magdayao]], actress
* Robert Seña, theater and TV actor

;Athletes and sports figures
* [[JC Intal]], basketball player
* [[LA Tenorio]], basketball player
* [[Fille Cainglet]]-Cayetano, sister-in-law and volleyball player

}}

== Senate slate ==
PDP–Laban announced on February 15, 2016, that the Duterte-Cayetano tandem would not have a Senatorial slate so that the party could concentrate on promoting the tandem to gain "portability." Previously, Senatorial candidates were free to claim that they were part of the tandem's senatorial slate and have appeared in the duo's campaign rallies. Senatorial candidates may still make an appearance in the campaign rallies of Duterte and Cayetano to speak depending on availability but PDP–Laban clarified that there won't be any endorsement to any person running for Senator.<ref name="nosenateslate">{{cite news|last1=Andrade|first1=Jeannette|title=No more senatorial slate for Duterte-Cayetano team|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/765097/no-more-senatorial-slate-for-duterte-cayetano-team|access-date=February 16, 2016|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=February 16, 2016}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Presidential transition of Rodrigo Duterte]]

== References ==
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{{Rodrigo Duterte}}
{{2016 Philippine elections}}

[[Category:Rodrigo Duterte]]
[[Category:2016 Philippine presidential campaigns]]