Will reburying Marcos be Duterte's downfall? Anger at the glorification of an old dictator puts President Duterte in the firing line

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Abstract

The bitter taste left by the “hero’s” burial for former dictator Ferdinand Marcos, with outrage fueling protests, reveals deep divides between Filipino society and its ruling classes. Reflecting on the abuses of power during Marcos’ dark 21-year reign, including nine years under martial law, should lead to comparisons with the current strongman in the presidential palace.
Original languageEnglish
Specialist publicationThe Diplomat Magazine
Publication statusPublished - 23 Nov 2016

Keywords

  • Duterte
  • Marcos
  • Philippines
  • security
  • politics
  • international relations

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