Duterte’s 180-Degree Turn
George Orwell’s Animal Farm (1945) is a perfect allegory of the rise to power of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Tag: elitism
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Where is Fredison Atienza?
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 events that occurred much earlier. One… Continue reading "Where is Fredison Atienza?"
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Arrest Fredison Atienza
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. Yelling at its’ driver, Mendoza cautioned… Continue reading "Arrest Fredison Atienza"
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Duterte Indebted to the Elite
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 his interview with CNN Philippines that… Continue reading "Duterte Indebted to the Elite"