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Mon, November 22, 2021   /   11:11 am

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The Jakarta Post Digital Weighing up the legacy of Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte 00:40:48

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For many, outgoing Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte will be remembered for his call for the extra-judicial killings of alleged drug dealers.

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He’s also gone after his critics in the media, the judiciary, and the legislature. But despite his apparent excesses, Duterte remains popular with ordinary Filipinos.

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What’s been the basis for his enduring popularity?

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And what are the long term consequences of his attacks on the nation’s democratic institutions?

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Philippines historian Dr Lisandro Claudio discusses the legacy of Duterte with presenter Ali Moore.

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