Contestants in the beauty pageant for currently or formerly married women compare Rodrigo Duterte with Donald Trump.
Liberals see an Administration in a tailspin. But Trump’s base sees it differently: a recent Pew survey showed that, among Republicans, the President’s approval rating is eighty-two per cent.
.. Mrs. Philippines-USA pageant. It is open to Filipino-born club members, provided that they have been married at least once.
.. “I prayed for Duterte to win,” she said, adjusting an uncoöperative coconut-shell bra. “It’s not like he’s killing innocent people. They are criminals, and get what they deserve.” Carman compared him to a “tough but good” father.
.. “Everyone supports Duterte because of his iron hand.”