Same Backward Political-Nostalgic: Jakarta and Manila
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Most developed countries arguably only match with the President or Prime Minister populist-style. But charismatic leadership can be problematic even when it takes a benign form. The Savior-Madonna-like status of Maria Corazon "Cory" Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino CCLH in the Philippines or Megawati in Indonesia was inspiring in the heady days of People Power (Philippines) and inspiring promise of “Reformasi”, but did little to bolster the institutions of a secular democracy. Both Cory & Megawati are the first ever female President.
Same Backward Political-Nostalgic: Jakarta and Manila
Same Backward Political-Nostalgic: Jakarta…
Same Backward Political-Nostalgic: Jakarta and Manila
Most developed countries arguably only match with the President or Prime Minister populist-style. But charismatic leadership can be problematic even when it takes a benign form. The Savior-Madonna-like status of Maria Corazon "Cory" Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino CCLH in the Philippines or Megawati in Indonesia was inspiring in the heady days of People Power (Philippines) and inspiring promise of “Reformasi”, but did little to bolster the institutions of a secular democracy. Both Cory & Megawati are the first ever female President.