PHILIPPINES: Duterte’s popularity defies gravity — reasons and consequences
President Rodrigo Duterte continues to defy the trend of previous Philippine presidents, all of whom suffered substantial declines in their approval ratings during or well before their fourth year in office. His elevated numbers make it unlikely that he will change course on eve… Become a member to read the rest of this article […]
PHILIPPINES: Duterte’s motive is the key
● Since year-end, the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte has seemingly escalated its feud against three of the country’s largest and most prominent business groups. ● The conventional wisdom in Manila is still that Duterte is mainly playing to the crowd, and that his … Become a member to read the rest of this […]