The Fatal Flaw at the Heart of Philippine Democracy
Getting the president and the veep onto the same team
By: Samuel Ramos-Jones
The Philippines has long struggled with political instability, but the root of the problem is not just personal rivalries or shifting alliances. There is a fatal structural flaw at the heart of our democracy. The Constitution hardwires instability into the system by electing the pres…
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