2. The oligarchy that have long ruled the Philippines originated from Luzon, or are otherwise based in Metro Manila. Duterte’s campaign slogan of "Change is coming" projects a "fresh face," an outsider ready to do battle against the ruling elite in "Imperial Manila." Imperial Manila is a term local politicians use to denote that the trapos in Luzon and Metro Manila are the ones lording over them, and dictating the terms of sharing of power and resources in government.
2. Ang oligarkiyang matagal nang naghari sa Pilipinas ay galing sa Luzon, o kung hindi man ay nakabase sa Metro Manila. Ang islogan sa kampanya ni Duterte na “Change is coming” (Parating na ang pagbabago) ay pahayag din ng isang “sariwang mukha” kumpara sa mga elitistang trapo sa “Imperial Manila.”