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Tag: Political Dynasties

Posted inIndonesia

Indonesia’s politics morphing into a family affair

by John McBeth December 16, 2020December 20, 2020

JAKARTA – Indonesia’s media and civil society activists have been warning darkly of a trend towards the growth of political dynasties after President Joko Widodo’s son and son-in-law won mayoralty positions in Java and Sumatra in the December 9 local government elections. But while there has been an increase in what should be more accurately termed […]

Posted inPhilippines

A Duterte second term comes into view

by Jason Castaneda July 22, 2020July 28, 2020
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (L) and his daughter Sara Duterte arrive for the opening of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2018 in Boao, south China's Hainan province on April 10, 2018. The BFA annual conference 2018 takes place between April 8-11. / AFP PHOTO / - / China OUT / ìThe erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by - has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [daughter Sara Duterte] instead of [wife Honeylet Avancena]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require.î
Posted inAT Finance, Philippines

Political dynasties, democratic decay in Philippines

by Michael Henry Yusingco September 26, 2019February 18, 2020
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (L) distributes goods to residents affected by armed conflict, during a visit to Isabela town, Basilan province, on southern island of Mindanao. Photo: AFP/Rey Baniquet
Posted inAT Finance, Australia, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Middle East, Oceania, Philippines, South Asia

Federalism debate heats up in the Philippines

by Erin Cook August 3, 2018February 18, 2020
Photo: Reuters
Posted inAT Finance, Philippines, South Asia

New charter could extend Duterte’s rule until 2030

by Richard Javad Heydarian July 10, 2018February 18, 2020

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