Results of the Presidential Term of Duterte in the Philippines: Domestic Advances and Interaction With Civil Society

Abstract

The presidential term of Duterte in the Philippines has been provoking different expert evaluations. Most of the critical analysis had focused on the violation of human rights as part of Duterte’s campaign against drugs or his appeasement policy towards China in the South-China Sea. However, his support rating has remained unprecedentedly high throughout the whole term. This article demonstrates the achievements of Duterte’s government in economic, social and environmental areas that were supported by the general public and the civil society in the Philippines. If Marcos-junior wins the upcoming elections, it is likely that the course of Duterte’s policy will continue, however some priorities might be modified.