Early signs of trouble

IT has been said. "Less talk, less mistake."

One of the trademark brands of former president Rodrigo Duterte is the ease by which he opens his mouth. This is the Duterte that endeared himself to his followers. His brutal frankness was considered a breath of fresh air by the diehard Duterte supporters. It is a trait that became the marker of his political DNA, which, understandably, he passed on to his children.