Philippines institutional erosion likely to intensify
President Rodrigo Duterte's law and order drive may benefit the economy, but political institutions will suffer
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- Foreign frictions
- Powerful president
- No opposition
- Few debts
- Anti-establishment persona
- Institutional erosion
- Congressional spat
- Outlook
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_350.jpg "Senator Leila de Lima speaking at a Senate hearing in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines (Reuters/Erik De Castro)")