Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday he intends to write an executive order that will allow the military to help in his fight against illicit drugs, which he said is a national security threat.
Philippine legend Jose Rizal once warned that today's slaves often become tomorrow’s tyrants. Rizal was a firm believer in the rule of law and not the rule of man. The Constitution of the Philippines is dysfunctional and in serious need of reform. Changes should include a modified semi-presidential system in which top officials including the President and mayors are elected for a single term of 5 years and banned from seeking office again for 6 years. In addition the heads of the executive, legislative, judicial and procuratorial branches should be elected in alternating years. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
