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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's spokesman said on Wednesday he found it “amusing” that online shopping site Amazon was selling a Halloween mask resembling the controversial leader.
“It means he has arrived,” presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo told reporters. “Amusing! He really scares the criminals.”

The latex mask, called “Rodrigo Duterte Rodi DU30,” was being sold for US$32.99 on Amazon by Caili's Company, which specialises in different kinds of masks and Halloween props.
Social media users described the mask as “demonic”, “super scary” and “ugly”.

This mask looks more alive and has better skin than the actual duterte https://t.co/KmziNy0JvN
— achilles (@ohaayzeec) October 29, 2019

“Finally, Duterte has earned international recognition DDS [diehard Duterte supporters] have been clamouring for. A Halloween mask,” said one person on Twitter.
“This mask looks more alive and has better skin than the actual Duterte,” said another.
Some said the mask was too expensive, adding, “It has to be cheaper so DDS trolls can afford it.”

Duterte is notorious for his violent crackdown against illegal drugs in the Philippines, which has left more than 5,000 suspects dead, and for his rough demeanour even in international gatherings.
The 74-year-old leader has also been criticised for sexist and misogynistic remarks in speeches that are full of profanities.
He has in the past cursed at such international leaders as Pope Francis, former US president Barack Obama and former United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-moon.


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‘It means he has arrived,’ presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo told reporters.
Social media users begged to differ, however, describing the mask as ‘demonic’, ‘super scary’ and ‘ugly’



‘It means he has arrived,’ said Salvador Panelo, spokesman for the Philippine president.


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