BEN KRITZ

IT is unfortunate that the antics of America’s Tangerine Tyrant have turned the term “populism” into a slur, because when it is being practiced with sincere intent, its potential to solve some deep-rooted economic problems quickly is actually quite impressive. Three measures that briefly bubbled to the top of the news cycle stew this week in the Philippines hold some promise and are worth a second look.

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