An amazing presidency

By Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Jun 29, 2022 12:08 am

PRESIDENT Duterte's presidency has been an amazing one, which has changed the course of Philippine history. His breakthroughs though can still be reversed if incoming president Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. slows down his predecessor's momentum, or even just moderates it.

Already, I've heard of some calling the new president, 'A kinder, gentler Duterte.' If BBM indeed becomes that, he would be upending Duterte's huge achievements in building what political scientists call a 'strong republic.'

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