The Manila Times · General

To escape the presidency, first elect a president

· By Lito Monico C. Lorenzana
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FOR several weeks, I have been committing what may qualify as heresy in Philippine politics. I have argued that our problem is not merely finding better presidents. It is building institutions that do not require an extraordinary president merely to function.

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