Last week, for example, President Duterte said in a speech that he had dismantled the oligarchy without declaring martial law. On another issue, President Duterte will be remembered for his war against illegal drugs. But there is one reform that President Duterte can complete before finishing his tenure — make elections more credible. President Duterte himself had echoed some of the concerns of electoral reformers. But if President Duterte can mention these things in his upcoming address, then his SONA might be truly meaningful.

Source: Manila Times July 18, 2020 17:28 UTC