Re-Imagining the Philippines
This year could mark a watershed in the life of the nation. The election of Rody Duterte to the presidency signifies so many firsts. The… Read More »Re-Imagining the Philippines
Emmanuel Doy Santos
The author works as a development consultant and policy analyst in Adelaide, South Australia and Manila, Philippines. He is also the founder of the 2Klas Program, which equips inner city youth in Metro Manila with 21st Century skills. He has a Facebook page @CuspPH and tweets as @cusp_ph. He blogs and hosts a podcast on htttps://cusp-ph.blogspot.com.
The Pseudo Presidency of #PDiggy
In a world where the one who shouts the loudest gets heard the most, Duterte’s endless supply of meme-able quotes gave him the advantage in… Read More »The Pseudo Presidency of #PDiggy
Rage Against the Regime
The rise of Digong Duterte is being fuelled by an anger from the ‘aspirational class’ against the establishment’s apathy, but is his brand of authoritarianism… Read More »Rage Against the Regime
5 Transformations Needed in the Philippines
At election time, candidates like to talk of change. Sobra na, tama na, palitan na! Tunay na pagbabago! are frequently used slogans. But why is it… Read More »5 Transformations Needed in the Philippines
Weighing up the Candidates on Food Security
Part of an #Election2016 series called “Public Choice” HUNGRY MOUTHS TO FEED The Philippines has a growing population of 102 million as of 2016, which… Read More »Weighing up the Candidates on Food Security
Screening the Candidates on Job Creation
Part of an #Election2016 series called “Public Choice” AIMING FOR THE MIDDLE The Philippines is now at a critical stage in its development. A majority… Read More »Screening the Candidates on Job Creation
Assessing the Candidates on Education
Part of an #Election2016 series called “Public Choice” WHY EDUCATION? A survey conducted by Pulse Asia back in December 2015 found that education was the… Read More »Assessing the Candidates on Education
Why Health Should Be the Defining Election Issue of 2016
Part of an #Election2016 series called “Public Choice” A survey conducted by Pulse Asia back in December 2015 found that health was the leading personal… Read More »Why Health Should Be the Defining Election Issue of 2016
5 Challenges for the Next President
Part of an #Election2016 series called “What’s at stake?” The post-PNoy president will inherit an economy that is growing faster than the previous 40 years.… Read More »5 Challenges for the Next President
The Duterte-Marcos constituency
What is behind the rise of Duterte-Marcos? The latest Pulse Asia poll commissioned by ABS-CBN showed both Mayor Rody Duterte and Sen. Bongbong Marcos leading… Read More »The Duterte-Marcos constituency
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