Nr. 36 | 26.08.2011 | Philippinen: A year after the euphoria - President Aquino asserts himself (engl.)
One year after Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino’s landslide victory in the presidential elections, 62 % of the Philippine population are supportive of their liberal president. Employment is going up, the fiscal deficit is going down, the military is getting under control, and corruption has become a dirty word. With regard to foreign affairs, the administration demonstrates determination to stand up to the Chinese aggressions in the South China Sea. Aquino is asserting himself, and has seized initiative.Download report here (PDF)




