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Pandemic and strongman: how one nation’s economy was doubly destroyed.
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Twin Plagues
How Duterte and Covid-19 Wrecked the Philippine Economy
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304 pages
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30 June 2026
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Summary
What happens when a deadly virus meets a deadly strongman?
Twin Plagues tells the story of the Philippines under Rodrigo Duterte and Covid-19—two forces that ravaged the country in tandem. Economist and columnist JC Punongbayan likens Duterte himself to a virus that hijacked the state and eroded its democracy’s immune system. His rule hollowed out institutions, deepened inequality, and killed thousands even before the pandemic hit.
So when Covid-19 arrived, the impact…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9789815362145 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 9815362143 |
| Author: | JC Punongbayan |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House SEA |
| Imprint: | Penguin Random House SEA |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 30 June 2026 |
| Weight: | 580g |
| Dimensions: | 33mm x 154mm x 234mm |
A-Format111 × 178 mm
B-Format130 × 198 mm
C-Format153 × 234 mm
154 × 234 mm
A4210 × 297 mm
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