Philippine Courts Struggle to Hold the Line Against Duterte’s Strongman Tactics

Unlike other institutions, the Philippine judiciary has offered some resistance to President Rodrigo Duterte. Yet Duterte’s position remains strong, meaning he can wield near-authoritarian powers while benefiting from the lack of a coherent opposition movement. The courts cannot stand up t...

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