Rodrigo Duterte: economic plan in spotlight

The new Philippine president’s aggression scares some. But his willingness to shake things up could pay off for foreign companies and banks.

It’s February 9, and Rodrigo Duterte steps on stage in front of a raucous crowd in Manila for his first major speech since announcing his candidacy for president. But as Duterte speaks, a brave soul taps him on the shoulder. Duterte has turned the wrong way, the man points out. The camera is filming his back.

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