Marlen V. Ronquillo

THE difference between Mr. Aquino and Mr. Duterte and their paths to the presidency are all too clear. Mr. Aquino was elevated from a lightweight to presidential material by his mother’s unexpected death. From a lackluster senator who basically dealt with redefining LGU status, his ascent to the presidency was essentially a spur-of-the-moment thing, the death of a popular mother-president. It had nothing to do with himself or his dynamism and competence as a leader. Because he had none.

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