The Romanovs' Strange Afterlife in Duterte Politics

An article explores how the historical reference to the Romanovs is used in Duterte politics, carrying dual messages of warning to rivals and claiming victimhood for the Duterte family.

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The Romanovs’ strange afterlife in Duterte politics

It’s a single historical reference carrying two opposing messages: first, a warning to political rivals and second, a claim of victimhood for the Dutertes themselves

By Herbie Gomez

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