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The Philippines 
December 18, 2017December 20, 2017

Duterte’s 180-Degree Turn

Posted By: Louie Encabo 2236 Views elitism, featured, Louie Encabo, oligarchy, rodrigo duterte

George Orwell’s Animal Farm (1945) is a perfect allegory of the rise to power of President Rodrigo Duterte. 

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The Philippines 
April 15, 2017

Where is Fredison Atienza?

Posted By: Louie Encabo 2963 Views anthony mendoza, elitism, fredison atienza, road rage

With news about an impending war in the Korean peninsula, earthquakes in Metro Manila and terrorists in Bohol – it’s easy to be forget about

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The Philippines 
March 6, 2017

Arrest Fredison Atienza

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1436 Views elitism, fredison atienza, road rage

Anthony Mendoza was on his way home on his motorcycle, his older brother in tow, when he was nearly hit by an SUV driving recklessly.

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The Philippines 
December 29, 2016

Duterte Indebted to the Elite

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1037 Views elitism, imee marcos, rodrigo duterte, zubiri

President Duterte’s surprising victory in the 2016 polls was widely seen as a backlash of the working class against the political elite, but according to

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