The source of the crisis in the Philippines is the lack of a constitutional mechanism for the separation of powers, which leads to corruption everywhere in government. If Duterte is serious about cleaning up Manila’s political mess, he must push for constitutional reform with provisions such as direct election of the heads of the executive, legislative, judicial – and procuratorial branches as well as members of Congress to ensure that public opinion is a force in the government. International laws should be adopted and elections should be free of charge for all candidates. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.