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Antonio Trillanes, Philippines Senator

Stephen Sackur speaks to Philippines senator Antonio 'Sonny' Trillanes. President Duterte taking the Philippines and the region in a new direction?

Stephen Sackur speaks to Philippines senator Antonio 'Sonny' Trillanes. When it comes to populist politics delivered with robust action, no-one does it quite like Rodrigo Duterte, elected president of the Philippines a year ago. Since he came to power, around 7,000 people have been killed in his war on drugs crime. Human rights groups are aghast, but a majority of Filipinos seem to admire his iron fist policy. Is President Duterte taking the Philippines and the region in a new direction?

30 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterStephen Sackur
Interviewed GuestAntonio Trillanes

Broadcasts

  • Wed 21 Jun 201701:30GMT
  • Wed 21 Jun 201703:30GMT
  • Wed 21 Jun 201723:30GMT