Beyond war on drugs, Reuters reveals Philippines’ Duterte seen setting up economic boom

New Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s violent campaign against drug users and pushers has dominated global headlines, but Reuters revealed how he is also getting the thumbs-up from domestic investors who believe the Asian nation is on the cusp of an economic boom. Growth in the Philippines has been one of the few bright spots in the sluggish global economy, and Duterte seems to have cashed in by announcing an investor friendly economic program.