Philippine presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte being cheered by the kitchen staff of a restaurant in Manila. Photo: AP
Philippine presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte being cheered by the kitchen staff of a restaurant in Manila. Photo: AP

Does the Philippines really want Asia’s Donald Trump as its next president?

Edsel Tupaz and Daniel Wagner say Rodrigo Duterte, the front runner in the presidential polls, has neither the ability nor the temperament to build on the gains made over the past six years

Philippine presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte being cheered by the kitchen staff of a restaurant in Manila. Photo: AP
Philippine presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte being cheered by the kitchen staff of a restaurant in Manila. Photo: AP
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