14 September 2016

New 'strongman' president threatens martial law - while leaning on left parties for support

The coming to power of populist president Rodrigo Duterte on 9 May marked a sharp turn in Philippines politics. He has a reputation as a 'strongman' who as Mayor of Davao city ruled with an iron fist.

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20 November 2013

Philippines: Typhoon Haiyan destruction aggravated by capitalism

Thousands killed and 13 million affected by strongest storm ever

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20 November 2013

Philippines: Typhoon damage worsened by capitalism

Typhoon Haiyan ('Yolanda' in the Philippines) has caused destruction on a massive scale. This storm was three times more powerful than Hurricane Katrina, which killed 1,400 people in the United States

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11 May 2001

Philippines - People Power III?

DAYS OF angry street demonstrations in the Philippines capital Manila culminated in an attack on the presidential palace in the early hours of 1 May, writes Clare Doyle.

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2 February 2001

The Philippines after Estrada

THE REMOVAL of the corrupt Philippines president Joseph Estrada, came in the wake of months' long mass street demonstrations and protests...

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