Fighting for the future of the Philippines – one chainsaw at a time
The environmental thriller “Delikado” joins the dots between the Philippines’ powerful families and their power bases across the various layers of government.
There are many chilling scenes in the new documentary Delikado, about Filipinos who proudly describe themselves as land defenders and the forces they are up against.
One that really hits home shows a smiling, newly elected mayor playing along with the false drug charges made against her opponent.
Emma ConnorsSenior editor and writerEmma Connors was South-east Asia correspondent from October 2019 until mid-2023, based in Jakarta and Singapore. She has previously edited Perspective, Review and op-ed, and has written extensively across the AFR and related titles. Connect with Emma on Twitter. Email Emma at emma.connors@nine.com.au
