Sheila S. Coronel
The Vigilante President
How Duterte’s Brutal Populism Conquered the Philippines
Foreign Affairs, 2019
What's inside?
Philippine strongman Rodrigo Duterte is getting away with murder.
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Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s enduring popularity is baffling. Despite notorious headlines about government-sanctioned extrajudicial killings and crackdowns on the independent media, his approval ratings continue to hover at around 80%. Sheila Coronel provides a colorful narrative of Duterte’s political coming-of-age and explains the reasons for his continuing appeal among a broad section of the Philippine population. Her essay is an essential background read for anyone grappling with the growing appeal of illiberal strongmen around the world.
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About the Author
Sheila S. Coronel is Toni Stabile Professor of Professional Practice in Investigative Journalism at the Columbia Journalism School.
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