Duterte's Social Media Strategy and Violent Rhetoric

This chapter explores how social media, particularly Facebook, facilitated the spread of misinformation during Rodrigo Duterte's rise to power in the Philippines. It highlights the government's use of paid trolls and the chilling impact of Duterte's violent rhetoric on public perception and governance, particularly concerning his controversial drug war. Through critical analysis and dark humor, the chapter questions the morality of Duterte's policies and their acceptance by society.