Meanings
plural Dutertegarchs
- PhilippinePhilippinesneologismgovernmentAn oligarch who is associated with and benefits from the Duterte administration and its economic policies.
Dutertegarchs in politics
2021 July 27, “Dutertegarchs”, in IBON Foundation2 more examples
But while Duterte wants to “kill” these two oligarchs, he’s open to the entry of another oligarch, Manny Villar’s Prime Water, to replace Manila Water and Maynilad. Prime Water currently has concessions in several provinces but the transition from Maynilad and Manila Water to Prime Water would make Villar the “water supply king,” the latest Dutertegarch.
2020 April 7, Perry Diaz, “Rise of the Dutertegarchs”, in Philippine SentinelPhilippine leader solidifies new class of ‘Dutertegarchs’ that has prospered from state deals and concessions during his tenure
2022 February 10, Jason Castaneda, “Duterte’s oligarchs enriched in waning days of his rule”, in Asia Times
Origin
Blend of Duterte + oligarch, after Rodrigo Duterte.
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