PHILIPPINES: Government announces hard containment for Metro Manila
● Government is likely concerned that pre-Easter travel could spread the virus nationally. ● Travel is being restricted into and out of metropolitan Manila domestically, although some exceptions will be allowed. ● The service sector, including business process outsourcing (… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail Password […]
PHILIPPINES: Duterte’s populism is moving beyond rhetoric
● Earlier this week, the government legally challenged the license of the country’s largest broadcasting network, in addition to working against its renewal by Congress. ● On Tuesday, Manila notified Washington that it is ending a key military agreement. ● Last week, the Ay… Become a member to read the rest of this article
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 […]