Malcolm Cook, Nonresident Fellow, Lowy Institute for International Policy | Joseph Franco, Research Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
16-Aug-16 09:20
The Philippines has, for the past three decades, been deeply entrenched in political dynasties, embodied in the likes of Ferdinand Marcos, Beningo Aquino III, and Gloria Arroyo. A nation’s frustration with establishment politics, and the emergence of a politician vowing to relieve it - has culminated in the form of Rodrigo Duterte’s presidency.
Duterte positions himself as an anti-establishment figure and a new breed of politician. We explore if he really is revolutionary, or just another version of the Philippines’ political dynasties.
This is a report by Wang Junmey and Keith Kam.