What will the Philippines look like under Duterte?

Rodrigo Duterte, who will become the next president of the Philippines on 30th June, will take over an economy in good health. We believe the foundations are in place for growth to remain strong, but the election of the controversial seven-time mayor of Davao City has made the outlook much less certain.

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