Ramzan Kadyrov vs Sara Duterte

Ramzan Kadyrov was appointed by Russian President Vladimir Putin as the head of the Chechen Republic. He succeeded his father Akhmad Kadyrov, who was assassinated in 2004. This appointment solidified his control over Chechnya.

Kadyrov oversaw the massive reconstruction of Grozny, the Chechen capital destroyed during the wars. New buildings, mosques, and infrastructure were built using federal funds. The city was transformed into a modern urban center.

Kadyrov was accused by human rights organizations of overseeing extrajudicial killings, torture, and forced disappearances of his political opponents. These allegations were widely reported but denied by his administration.

Kadyrov implemented strict anti-LGBTQ policies in Chechnya, including arrests and torture of suspected homosexuals. These actions were condemned internationally but supported by the Russian government.

Kadyrov sent Chechen troops to support the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He publicly declared loyalty to Putin and claimed his forces were fighting against Ukrainian nationalism. This involvement expanded his military role.

Duterte was first elected mayor of Davao City, succeeding her father Rodrigo Duterte. She served three terms (2010-2013, 2016-2019, 2019-2022). Her administration continued the city's tough-on-crime policies, including the use of 'death squads' against drug suspects.

Sara Duterte was elected vice president under the Lakas-CMD party, running on a joint ticket with Bongbong Marcos. She won by a landslide, receiving over 32 million votes. She was the first vice president to be elected from a different party than the president.

President Bongbong Marcos appointed Duterte as Secretary of the Department of Education. She concurrently served as vice president. Her tenure focused on the 'Matatag' curriculum reform and addressing learning losses from the COVID-19 pandemic.