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Democracy and charisma: A dangerous liaison
In India and the Philippines, strongmen have consolidated immense power through democratic means. How do we explain this?
Trial opens for Philippine journalist critical of Duterte
Ressa is out on bail and faces years in prison if convicted under the criminal cyber-libel law
Amnesty urges UN probe of ‘systematic’ Philippine drug war killings
The drug war is Duterte's signature initiative and is heavily supported by many Filipinos
Duterte tightens grip on power in Philippine polls
Duterte has pitched constitutional reform to turn the country into a decentralised federal republic where regions would have the power to fix problems
Philippine journalist Maria Ressa freed on bail — court
Ressa posted bail after spending the night in detention at the National Bureau of Investigation
Philippines arrests Duterte critic journalist Maria Ressa
Ressa, whose news site has clashed with President Rodrigo Duterte, was arrested on a charge of "cyber libel" at her Manila office on Wednesday
20 dead in Philippine church bombing, ISIS claims responsibility
ISIS-linked group Abu Sayyaf has reportedly claimed responsibility for the deadly bombing of a church on the island of Jolo in the Philippines
Duterte throttles online site
The Rappler news website is fighting a tide of disinformation and state-backed intimidation
Philippines’ Duterte under fire for saying he ‘touched’ maid
Women's rights political party Gabriela denounced Duterte's 'repulsive' comments and called for him to resign
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